The Need
Whereas the global poverty rate has seen a decline in recent decades, those regions least affected are those in Sub-Saharan Africa where poverty remains at 41.1 percent. Consider the following statistics in the three countries ELD is currently working in. This is the percent of population living under $1.90, $3.20, and $5.50 a day, according to the World Bank.| Flag | Country | % living on < $1.90 | % living on < $3.20 | % living on < $5.50 |
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Kenya | 36.8 | 66.2 | 86.5 |
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Malawi | 70.3 | 89.4 | 96.7 |
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Rwanda | 55.5 | 79.7 | 91.6 |
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Uganda | 41.7 | 69.9 | 87.8 |