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Eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day.

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.
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Employers
  1. Microfinance Institutions: Provide financial services, such as small loans and savings accounts, to individuals in low-income communities, empowering them to start or expand small businesses and break the cycle of poverty.

  2. Community Development Corporations: Work on comprehensive community development strategies, including affordable housing, economic development, and social programs, to improve the overall well-being of residents and reduce poverty.

  3. Social Enterprises: Operate with a dual mission of generating income and addressing social or environmental issues. Some focus specifically on poverty alleviation through sustainable business models.

  4. Community-Based Development Organizations: Formed by community members to address various development needs, including education, healthcare, and income generation, with the overarching goal of eradicating poverty.

  5. Skill Development and Training Centers: Provide vocational training and skill development programs to equip individuals with the tools they need to secure better employment opportunities and escape poverty.

  6. Hunger Relief Organizations: Work on providing food assistance, nutrition education, and sustainable agriculture programs to combat hunger and food insecurity, which are often linked to poverty.

  7. Education-focused NGOs: Concentrate on improving educational opportunities for marginalized communities, as education is a key factor in breaking the cycle of poverty.

  8. Community Health Initiatives: Address health disparities at the community level, recognizing the link between health and poverty, and working to improve overall well-being.

  9. Affordable Housing Organizations: Dedicated to providing affordable housing options, recognizing stable housing as a fundamental element in poverty reduction.

  10. Community Savings Groups: Pool resources and savings to provide financial support and resources for income-generating activities, fostering economic resilience at the local level.

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