What can be done to resolve the poverty in Kenya
Poverty In
Kenya
The poverty situation in Africa is what
one might seem very difficult to cope with if it were compared to the life in
the United States or other parts of the world that don't have this problem.
Lifestyle in Kenya is very hard in so many ways and poverty level rises
throughout the years. My family and I lived in Kenya for four years before
coming to the United States and it was the hardest thing I ever witnessed.
No
kid deserves to not have food to eat because as a kid we expect our parents to
nurture us and take care of us. Although we were the fortunate ones as that
can’t be said for many innocent people who are starving. I’ve seen kids begging
in the streets (as a kid myself) for either some food or change. Most of the
kids might even have only one parent in their life or none, and in some cases,
they are either dead or they don't have the money to support their children so
they send them out to work for just a few changes to just go by.
In fact, unfair exchange deals to benefit
other rich countries are responsible for making poverty worse and prevent poor
countries from developing their own system. The causes and effects of poverty
in Kenya are f a seriously dangerous pattern that stops many innocent people
from getting the most basic needs, such as simple, clean water, sanitation,
health care and education just to name a few.
Most deaths occur among children
living in Africa, where a child dies every minute from viruses such as malaria.
While I was there I got sick from malaria where I was treated with few or
little medicine. Children over there deserve a second chance for a better life.
Another problem is malnutrition where it’s the cause of nearly half of all
childhood deaths. Children who are malnourished are smaller, skinner and more
likely to get sick quicker or even some cases die.
The way out of
poverty in Kenya is unbelievable for one to cope with. Without the right help
and collaboration of the international countries and the support from rich
countries, Africa will never change and people there will suffer.
Those in
charge need to step up and help these desperate innocent people by just
providing education, food, and shelter. Especially the children who are dying
of hunger and diseases, these clear issues need to be addressed and taken very
serious. I hope that Africa and the rest of the poor countries facing poverty
get the help they need. I’m glad I was one of those children who are fortunate
and escaped that horrible life style.
