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Most of those in poverty obtain their livelihoods from the agriculture sector, and they do not have enough income to provide the barest minimums of food, clothing, and shelter. Income is very unequally distributed, with the poorest 20 percent receiving 2.
The poorest groups in the rural areas live in traditional dwellings with timber frames and mud walls, thatched roofing, and a beaten earth or polished cow dung floor. Water comes from a well, sanitation is by pit latrine, cooking is done over a wood fire, and lighting comes from a kerosene lamp. The poor in the urban areas live in shanty dwellings constructed from timber, plastic sheeting, cardboard and. Water is obtained from a communal tap, sanitation is by pit latrine, cooking is done over charcoal, and kerosene lamps provide light.
The wealthier groups live in modern houses with cement block walls and tin roofs, with electricity, piped water, and either a sewage system or a septic tank. This difference is likely tied to gender inequality in Swaziland, as women are often not in control of their own reproductive and sexual health. Nevertheless, Swaziland has seen improvements in its HIV problem during the s through increased rates of antiretroviral treatment and investments in HIV response.
In , only three percent of children born to HIV-positive mothers were HIV positive, as opposed to 12 percent in the prior year. Drought has been a major factor in restricting growth and contributing to poverty in Swaziland. According to All Africa, a drought last year was partially responsible for a 31 percent decline in maize production in and left , people one-quarter of the population targeted for aid.
Thanks for your sharing. Isabel, I just dont know where to start. Poverty is the greats killer in our community and we sit and do nothing about it. I am praying everyday, asking God to use me and help the community that I live in to help itself to fight poverty.
There is no single solution to poverty and that is why its so difficult to eradicate poverty, statistics says there is half the worlds population lives under a dollar a day. Help one person or one family, that will make a huge difference.
Thank you for sharing. I will definitely share the story on my blog, rovissfriendsfoundation. Isabel please send me your mailing adress at untotheleastofthese gmail. Your email address will not be published. Skip to content. By Isabel Maldonado There is something interesting about people living in poverty. Back to living in poverty, though… I have been asked why it is I feel called to Swaziland.
Isabel , originally from a small town in Texas, has been on assorted mission trips in her life.
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