Poverty is the single greatest threat to the well being of children and families.
It can affect every area of a child's development - social, educational and personal.
In 2010, the wealth of Britain's one thousand richest people rose to £395 billion. And yet, in the fifth wealthiest country in the world, the United Kingdom, it is estimated that 3.8 million of children live in poverty NOW. An incredibly shocking figure. Whilst we are squeezing our brains to think whether is better to get an ipod touch or an xbox for our children for Christmas there is a huge number of kids somewhere who do not know if and when will have their next meal.
So please stop and think about this for a minute and, if you can, save the money for a couple of lattes and donate to Children in Need on 03457 332233 or go to
It can affect every area of a child's development - social, educational and personal.
In 2010, the wealth of Britain's one thousand richest people rose to £395 billion. And yet, in the fifth wealthiest country in the world, the United Kingdom, it is estimated that 3.8 million of children live in poverty NOW. An incredibly shocking figure. Whilst we are squeezing our brains to think whether is better to get an ipod touch or an xbox for our children for Christmas there is a huge number of kids somewhere who do not know if and when will have their next meal.
So please stop and think about this for a minute and, if you can, save the money for a couple of lattes and donate to Children in Need on 03457 332233 or go to
2 comments:
That poverty still exists in the world is shameful. That it is present in a civilized society is shocking.
I was watching it last night and couldn't believe some of the statistics that they were telling us! Crazy that there are so many children living in poverty in this Country when footballers earn millions every year!!!
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