Poverty

One of the main problems for countries around the world today is poverty. Poverty usually occurs over a period of time and can sometimes occur in countries with corrupt government. Some of these problems also occur due to lack of education and money needed to keep people educated and safe. Although, one of the problems that seem to bother me is how third world countries are struggling to survive while western nations and countries have a large amount of money and decide to not help them out. Some of these countries do help but sometimes it is not enough. The United States, France, Germany, Britian, and other countries have the capacity to help and teach children how to read and white to help build the infrastructure of their countries. Corrupt governments also are only looking out for themselves and how they can keep the money for their families and members. They abuse their power and let the military take over its citizens. For example, the war on drugs in Mexico has caused some politicians to ignore the problems due to bribes and threats. This also happens in Central American countries and South America and in some parts of Africa. Half of the children living in the world are in poverty and die everyday due to lack of basic everydays needs like food and water. The world powers has the power to stop this but can sometimes be selfish in how it would benefit them.
http://www.globalissues.org/article/26/poverty-facts-and-stats