Post on 03-Jul-2015
http://www.cpag.org.uk/child
and
Unemployment
Low paid work
Inadequate benefits
-There are 3.6 million children living in
poverty in the UK today. That’s 27 per
cent of children, or more than one in four
-Child poverty blights childhoods. Growing up in poverty means being cold, going hungry, not being able to join in activities with friends. For example, 62 per cent of families in the bottom income quintile would like, but cannot afford, to take their children on holiday for one week a year.
-Child poverty imposes costs on broader
society – estimated to be at least £25
billion a year.
Who lives in poverty?Families with children
Lone parents
People with a disability
Certain ethnic minorities
Workless families or households
Those living in Inner London
The impact of poverty
Education
Health
Communities
How can we end child poverty?
Why should we help?
Deuteronomy 15:11
There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be open-
handed toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land.
Joshua 1:14-15
...You are to help your brothers until the LORD gives them rest, as he has done for
you...
Psalm 140:12
I know that the LORD secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the
needy.
BECAUSE the
BIBLE says so
...
How can you help?
Join a
campaign!
‘Where is the love’- Black Eyed Peas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24ZbzzI
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Listen to the lyrics
Donate!
Do some fundraising
Thank you for listening!