Social Issues and Identity - Poverty & Famine

to ask people for money or food, usually in public places

someone who lives by asking people for food or money

the use of children in a business or other forms of work that is harmful to their physical and mental development

a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time

(of a person or area) facing challenging circumstances, especially financially or socially

a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

the state of having regular and reliable access to enough safe and nutritious food to live a healthy and active life

the condition of not having consistent access to enough affordable and nutritious food

the condition or state of experiencing severe difficulty or suffering

experiencing financial difficulties, often lacking money to cover basic expenses

people who lack stable housing and so live on the streets

the fact or condition of not having a home

the serious state in which one suffers from lack of food, and may result in death or disease

earning or giving only a small amount of money

having no money or financial resources

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

a person's level of happiness, health, comfort, etc.

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

the state of suffering or dying from lack of food

to deprive someone or something of food

people who do not have a home and live on the streets

a person who has no home and wanders from place to place