10 (Sure) Ways of Losing the War on Poverty

Photo Credit: Commonwealth Foundation In January 1964, United States President Lyndon B. Johnson declared war on poverty, intent on achieving a ‘total victory’ or completely ending poverty in the country.  Although the United States is well known for this declaration of war on poverty, it is not the only country that has done so.  In …

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Can FOOD DRIVE contribute to the eradication of poverty in Brunei Darussalam?

https://www.facebook.com/annajatshoppingmall/photos/pcb.423416298203764/423416171537110/ Brunei is determined to attain a zero-poverty status by 2035 and is making significant strides towards this goal (see my earlier blog post here on this issue). Through various initiatives, Bruneian NGOs, such as BANTU Services, SCOT and  MKM (Majlis Kesejahteraan Masyarakat), and individual families are supporting the government in its efforts to realise …

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