Getting to Know... Part one (International Contacts)

I have been unsuccessful in my attempts to contact the professionals from Jamaica, but when researching poverty in others countries, I found researching China very intriguing.  When thinking about China, I never would have associated extreme poverty with this country. When someone says China, I associate someone who is on top, being in charge, (being that this country holds the majority of our debt). I really assumed that China held the most millionaires than any other country in the world, why I do not really know, I just pictured power.  Even though China has established economic growth, and the health and educational rates are higher than any other country,  the poverty rate that remains in this country is high, and on the rise.  It is disturbing to learn that 4.2 million children in China live in poverty, (CHIPS).   It is truly an eye opener to learn, or have it brought to my attention that poverty does exist in more areas than the U.S. Poverty is an ugly thing that has to be demolished. From other sites, it is explained that children who live in poverty, are more likely to be in poverty as adults. This is very disturbing to know. We must have more individuals who are willing to make that difference and create a better life for those children and families, and provide greater opportunities for their futures. 

REERENCES:

 http://www.childhoodpoverty.org/

http://www.childrensdefense.org/policy-priorities/ending-child-poverty/