The Focus on Poverty

Upon reading the article about India and poverty issues saddened me.  What concerns me the most are the varying health issues.  The communicable diseases, malnutrition issues all play a part in the strain on society in India. The poor children are just suffering and I really sympathize with those individuals because there is so much that our country can offer and so many resources that should lend a helping hand to these individuals. Thank goodness that there have been drastic improvement, although poverty issues still exist.  It was interesting to know that the children worked so young to provide for themselves and family.  There have been action taken into account and it has made a dramatic change in the lives of those who are considered to be poor.   I have a new outlook on how poverty affects the lives of all health wise, socially, physically and mentally.  I have a greater respect for individuals who survive through poverty stricken times and can still maintain to be successful.  I have even a greater respect for the individuals who created the programs to help these families strive for a better way of life.