Did you know that over 700 million people live on less than $2 a day? Nearly 10% of the global population struggles to survive 24 hours at a time. Eradicating extreme poverty may seem like a simple issue, but in reality, it's very complex. In Uplift and Empower: A Guide to Understanding Extreme Poverty and Poverty Alleviation you'll learn about: The history and context of poverty and how the Industrial Revolution shaped modern social structures Major challenges caused by poverty and what it means to live within the poverty mindset Innovative solutions to addressing poverty, such as new methods for job creation and community engagement And so much more... This book is an exploration into one of the most pressing issues of our time. It's for anyone interested in becoming part of the solution, and everyone that's ready to Uplift and Empower.