Measures controlling poverty linked to the suitability of the country, as reasons of poverty changes due to social conditions of the country.

Proposes a nine-step poverty elimination plan.

Large global anti-poverty agency, working with world's poorest people in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Based in South Africa.

Comprehensive links and background information on poverty, hunger, welfare, homelessness, housing, seniors issues, and other social welfare issues.

Faith based anti-poverty organization with policy alerts, theological resources and other materials.

Chicago, Illinois based nonprofit group working to end violence and poverty. Includes publications, newsletter, conferences, policy centers and mailing list.

A national non-profit organization which seeks to improve the economic security of low-income families with children and secure access for low-income persons to the civil justice system.

An IRP initiative to support and disseminate research into ways in which businesses can help improve the long-term economic stability and well-being of their low-income employees.

Promotes the needs of the young in third world by raising money to educate and house them, plus give them a purpose in life.

State agency working for the prevention and elimination of poverty and social exclusion in Ireland. It is a small organization set up under the Combat Poverty Agency Act 1986.

Research papers and other materials on poverty from Cornell University faculty and graduate students.

Portal site with reports, links, bulletin board and other resources focusing on poverty reduction and development.

The Trickle Up Program is an international non-profit organization dedicated to reducing poverty by providing low-income people around the world with the opportunity to create their own micro-enterprises.

Aims to help the impoverished in the world by raising awareness among the more affluent, reducing demand for unnneeded goods, and rechanneling aid to help the poor help themselves.

Results is a British organization whose aim is to generate the political will to end hunger and poverty by lobbying MPs, letter-writing and media work.

Information about the institute, explanations of poverty measures, research, and links. One of two national poverty research centers designated by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Background information and links on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and other low-income energy issues. From the Almanac of Policy Issues.

A UN-sponsored combination of the Internet, television, radio, and live events with world-class artists designed to fight extreme poverty.

An on-line news service dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of issues affecting low and no income communities nationally and internationally.

PRRAC fosters and supports collaborations among researchers and advocates effectively addressing problems faced by people living at the intersection of poverty and race.

Articles, case studies, maps, and graphics on the issues of poverty, food security, and the environment.

Personal page with resources and support for people who work to understand and prevent poverty. News, definitions, measurement methodology, facts, bibliography, related links, and guest book.

List of links on a variety of subjects.

Information about welfare and housing laws and resources in British Columbia, Canada. Provides links to other anti-poverty organizations and resources in Canada and internationally.

Conducts program development and research activities in the fields of welfare-to-work and workforce development.