Episodes #09 and #10 (31 July -1 August 2010) This week on “Poverty No More”, we take a look at the power of the purse, the power that you and I have each time we make a purchase . . . as well as the impact that businesses can make when they sell their products… » Read more

Episodes #07 and #08 (24-25 July 2010) In the fourth week of “Poverty No More”, we focus on MDG #6, combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and other serious illnesses. We look at some progress that’s been made and how far we still have to go. The cost of antiretroviral drugs has plummeted, which is potentially great news… » Read more

In the third week of “Poverty No More”, we focus on migrant workers who have come to Singapore to escape poverty in their own countries, but upon arrival find themselves in dire straits – without work and a place to live. Some have been cheated by rogue employment agents and scammed by companies, arriving in Singapore only to find that a promised job doesn’t exist. Others are injured and can not work. And still others have gone long periods without receiving the wages owed them.

Episodes #03 and #04 ( 10-11 July 2010) In the second week of “Poverty No More” we take a look at a big picture idea and local level action. When the right policies are put in place, they can improve the lives of millions, if not billions, of people around the globe. At the same… » Read more

Episodes #01 and #02 (3-4 July 2010) The first two episodes of “Poverty No More” focus on the cornerstone of the Millennium Development Goals, MDG #1 – Ending Hunger. In episode #01, we take a look at hunger within Singapore; episode #02 examines hunger overseas and mentions some groups within Singapore that are fighting to… » Read more