Taking Action to End Poverty

by Rebecca Sjonger

Overview

This timely book examines the elimination of global poverty—one of the United Nation's sustainable development goals. From tackling hunger to creating fair work opportunities, readers will gain an understanding of how all the UN goals work together, and learn concrete strategies to inspire change. Profiles of youth-led movements and other collaborative efforts to end poverty will empower readers to get involved themselves and become change-makers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778766636
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/30/2019
Series:	UN Sustainable Development Goals
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	840L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Poverty and the Sustainable Development Goals 4

Spotlight on Poverty 8

Goals to End Poverty 14

Goal 1-No Poverty 15

Goal 2-Zero Hunger 16

Goal 3-Good Health and Well-Being 18

Goal 6-Clean Water and Sanitation 19

Goal 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth 20

Collaborating for Change 22

The World Working Together 24

What Will You Do? 28

Learn More 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

About the Author 32