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- In honor of the anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Global Citizen profiles several contemporary change-makers who have dedicated their time and money to eliminating poverty around the world.
- From gender equality to climate change, there are many different root causes of poverty that need to be addressed. These profiles should provide inspiration to us all to step up our efforts.
- Learn how to measure impact in the fight against poverty.
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From entertainers to tech moguls to grassroots activists, here are some of the most inspiring people leading the way in the fight to end extreme poverty.
Bill and Melinda Gates have been influential figures in the fight against poverty for years. They launched the Gates Foundation, which focuses on global health and development, in 2000 and have since given away $29 billion in support of initiatives to improve health care, education, and the environment.
As UN Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon spearheaded efforts to create the Sustainable Development Goals, of which the first goal is to end poverty, in 2015. Throughout his tenure as secretary-general and beyond, Ban has been a key figure in the fight against poverty.
Raised in the South Bronx neighborhood of New York City, Majora Carter experienced first-hand the struggles that low-income and minority communities face in the US as a result of discriminatory urban policy. Considered an environmental justice heroine, Carter has been vocal about the need for green spaces and better access to quality health care in the South Bronx and other underserved communities across the country. She has served in leadership roles at nonprofits Green for All and Sustainable South Bronx.
Read the full article about the people leading the fight against poverty by Sophie Maes at Global Citizen.