facts & stats About World Poverty and Employment

Even under the best circumstances, no one likes job hunting — networking, résumé polishing and interview prep. For those living in poverty, the skills required to find employment can seem so overwhelming, their job search never begins and the cycle of poverty never ends. A lack of employment in these communities leads to an increase in gang affiliation, drugs, violence and early pregnancy. Your sponsorship or gift creates lasting change by providing access to life-changing career-readiness workshops that teach youth crucial skills needed to prepare for the workforce and to find and secure employment.

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