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 5.6%

of the

population

of Ireland are living in

poverty

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Central Statistics Office Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2018

 

SDG 1: End poverty in all forms by 2030

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WHY IT MATTERS

The first Sustainable Development Goal is ambitious: it calls on us to work together to end poverty in all its forms, everywhere. Poverty has many dimensions, but it’s caused by the unequal distribution of and access to power and resources in society. Although global poverty is in decline, the rate of poverty reduction is decelerating. At home, despite consistent economic growth and record numbers of employment, 5.6% of the Irish population are still experiencing poverty. 

  • What Can I Do?
    Buy fair-trade and other ethically sourced products where people are offered decent prices for their produce and labour. Volunteer in a skill-sharing programme within your college or community e.g. computer skills, building a resume, preparing for job interviews. Campaign for international solutions for peace. Violent conflicts and social upheaval are one of the main drivers of poverty. Food waste is linked to global poverty as consumers increase the demand for food by causing prices to rise and make food less affordable for others. Write to your local TD’s, and ask them to make sure Ireland continues to work towards achieving an end to world poverty.
  • What Can I Do?
    Buy fair-trade and other ethically sourced products where people are offered decent prices for their produce and labour. Volunteer in a skill-sharing programme within your college or community e.g. computer skills, building a resume, preparing for job interviews. Campaign for international solutions for peace. Violent conflicts and social upheaval are one of the main drivers of poverty. Food waste is linked to global poverty as consumers increase the demand for food by causing prices to rise and make food less affordable for others. Write to your local TD’s, and ask them to make sure Ireland continues to work towards achieving an end to world poverty.
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