Migrant workers come to Singapore to escape poverty in their own countries, but upon arrival many 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… » Read more

Episodes #17 and #18 (28-29 August 2010) Singapore tops the the world child health charts. But no matter where a child is born, she should face the same odds as a Singaporean baby. 99.8 percent of Singaporean babies smile and blow out the candles on their fifth birthday. Not so in many other countries. Similarly,… » Read more

Episodes #15 and #16 (21-22 August 2010) This week on “Poverty No More”, we take a look at MDG#3, Promoting Gender Equality and Empowering Women.  Poverty, more often than not, has a feminine face.  Gender equity needs to underpin each of the Millennium Development Goals for us to succeed.  Episode #15 provides an overview of… » Read more

Across the globe, in small villages and big cities, rich countries and impoverished communities, and here in Singapore, concerned citizens Stand Up and Take Action to end poverty and inequality.

Over one billion people lack proper sanitation. Our donation to WTO will fund the construction of toilets in an Indian school. Not only will the school’s hygiene improve, but more girls will stay in school. At present, many girls drop out of school when they approach puberty due to the lack of proper toilets.

Malaria kills. And the Karen region of Burma has been especially hard hit. Mosquito nets can save lives. It’s that simple. The diversethics Foundation distributes insecticide-treated nets and educates people on how to use and maintain them.