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The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023, left communities in north-west Syria grappling with devastation and limited aid efforts.
Children as young as eight work ten hours a day in makeshift oil refineries in northeast Syria, facing hazardous conditions and environmental pollution.
In Idleb province, 12-year-old Hamoudé becomes the main provider for his family, highlighting the devastating impact of the Syrian Civil War on childhood.
In north-west Syria, the Al-Nouri camp houses blind civilians, many of whom lost their sight due to bombing raids in their home regions.
Muhammad Alam sold his kidney for about $4,000, believing it would help him escape crippling debt, but it only deepened his financial troubles.
In Montreal at the dawn of the 20th century, a poor boy's love for a girl whose tears turn to pearls leads him into a dangerous bargain with a pawnbroker.
Two thousand people attend Glide Church each week, where Reverend Cecil Williams leads efforts to support those affected by welfare cuts.
Thirty thousand people work as scavengers in the coal mines of Jharia, where toxic fumes and illegal conditions threaten their health and safety.
In Chichigalpa, Nicaragua, sugarcane harvesters face a life expectancy of only 46 years due to a high prevalence of chronic kidney disease linked to their working conditions.
At age 9, Alveiro Vargas and his friends in Bucaramanga, Colombia, began providing food and care for abandoned elderly residents in their community.
There are twice as many Chipewyan people in Northern Saskatchewan now as there were 20 years ago, reflecting changes in community life at Dipper Lake.
Photojournalist Marcus Bleasdale highlights the impact of Africa's first world war and the global financial systems that perpetuate the violence.
80,000 attendees gather in Kinshasa's largest stadium to hear a religious leader promote a juice claimed to cure serious diseases.
This beautifully made film highlights child labour in Bangalore, India, in July 2006.
Chad Matthews, a father of four, balances his life as a part-time fisherman and musician in a rural community on Prince Edward Island.
In Guatemala, indigenous women like Erika and Dora Mara are training as university-level midwives to improve maternal health and reduce high mortality rates.
In the Dorn Savanna of Kenya, Maasai children walk over 10 kilometers barefoot daily to reach school, facing dangers from wildlife and extreme heat.
In Uganda, Betty Nanozi fights back against her late husband's adult children who robbed her and threatened her son, with support from the International Justice Mission.
In Mumbai, India, teenagers engage in the dangerous activity of train surfing, risking their lives and facing legal consequences for fleeting thrills.
Over 50,000 people died in Turkey due to earthquakes in February 2023, leaving more than 3 million displaced and around 2 million living in tents.
Rufino Santis Diaz, 24, returned to Mexico after living in the U.S. but faced rejection from universities due to his American documents being in English.
Claudio, an undocumented worker who died from COVID-19, is honored by a priest who helps transport his ashes back to his hometown in Mexico.
Hookworm disease, prevalent in unsanitary rural conditions, can be cured through medical intervention and improved sanitation practices, as explained by the Rockefeller Foundation.
Two outdoor ping pong tables in Bryant Park attract players from various backgrounds, including a homeless man who has been living on the streets for nearly two years.
Between 2016 and 2018, Hannah Reyes Morales documented crime scenes in Manila amid a violent government crackdown on the drug trade.
Janez Lenarčič visits Colombia and Panama to help people facing violence and poverty.
More retirees in Germany are living below the poverty line, with over 15% affected.
Chronic kidney disease is increasingly affecting rural communities in Peru, with factors such as heat stress, dehydration, and agricultural chemicals contributing to the crisis.
In rural Zambia, 34-year-old Grace Chibilika navigates the challenges of maternal health care amid some of the highest rates of infant and maternal mortality globally.
Moses Storm humorously recounts his poor upbringing as a single parent in front of a nice crowd.
A woman is thrown out of a hotel room without clothes after a violent encounter with a customer, prompting her partner to retaliate.
Some people enjoy rides in Kabul, while many face a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
South Africa faces unrest with more than 70 dead following Jacob Zuma's imprisonment.
Bill Gates discusses Africa's population growth and poverty risks with Vanessa Kortekaas.
Dozens of tons of rubbish line the streets of Rafah, causing infections and diseases near a maternity hospital due to insufficient waste removal services.
South Africa faces a three-week lockdown as coronavirus spreads rapidly across Africa.
Kathleen Kerridge highlights her family's £40 weekly food budget for five, challenging misconceptions about poverty in the UK and advocating for informed discussions.
Mariam, 14, leads a tour of the Burj al-Barajneh slum, home to many Syrian refugees.
India will overtake China as the world's most populous country this week, per UN data.
David Cameron worsens poverty, while Jeremy Corbyn shifts stance on nuclear disarmament.
Beck's Kitchen works three jobs and welcomes the minimum wage increase but still struggles financially.
Last year, St. Vincent de Paul's pantry distributed free groceries more than 31,000 times to families facing ongoing financial struggles.
Watch FRONTLINE's Poor Kids to see how poverty affects American children today.
More than 13 million people in Britain live in poverty, with the most disadvantaged no better off than they were 15 years ago after the financial crash.
Taz Khan's Food Bank in London aids 15,000 people weekly amid rising poverty and inflation.
Many families in Greece face poverty despite the country paying its debts and economic challenges.
Argentina faces over 100% inflation and a severe drought, leaving the nation in crisis.
In Oldham, individuals affected by the Universal Credit system share their struggles with financial instability and the emotional toll of transitioning from previous benefits.
