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With 43 million Americans living below the poverty line, the socioeconomic challenges include a homelessness crisis in Los Angeles and food insecurity in Appalachia.
Thirty thousand Congolese francs, about 16 pounds, is the cost for truck drivers to pass through a detour in South Kivu's treacherous terrain.
Coronation Park, South Africa's largest white squatter camp, highlights the struggles of impoverished white South Africans facing unemployment and social exclusion.
El Salvador's president discusses poverty, violence, and corruption in a Sky News interview.
40 million Americans live in poverty, with many working adults forced to sleep in their cars while struggling to maintain stability.
A map from The Los Angeles Times shows red dots representing homeless individuals and yellow dots for tents and makeshift shelters throughout the city.
According to estimates, Manila has 30,000 street children who beg or steal for food while facing high rates of police violence and arbitrary arrests.
Over-indebtedness from microcredits has led some recipients to consider suicide, as families struggle under the weight of unmanageable loans.
Ukraine is a top destination for commercial surrogacy, generating over $4 billion a year, despite the industry being illegal in much of Asia and Europe.
More than 26 million tourists visit Hollywood each year, while many residents face homelessness and unemployment amid California's economic crisis.
Middle-class Americans, like Marc and Selene, face dire economic challenges after the pandemic, struggling with poverty and unexpected medical expenses.
Portland's homeless population attracts youth seeking social services, fueling one of the deadliest drug markets in the United States.
Sex trafficking in the United States generates a billion-dollar market, with California reporting the highest number of cases.
Inflation in Lebanon has reached over 140%, with food prices increasing by 500% in just one year, pushing 80% of the population into poverty.
More than two million people have fled Venezuela due to poverty, hunger, and medical shortages, with nearly half of them being children and young people.
50 kilograms of heroin and a large amount of arms were seized from the North Korean ship Pong Su during a 2003 operation by Australian forces.
Los Angeles faces a severe housing crisis, with rising homelessness and crime exposing the stark realities behind the façade of the American Dream.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, grapples with high rates of homelessness, as highlighted by interviews with affected individuals and community strategies to address the issue.
11% of the Irish Traveller community dies by suicide, with many not reaching the age of 65, according to a recent European Union report.
Child poverty in Berlin's Marzahn-Hellersdorf district affects approximately 25% of children, highlighting challenges in social mobility and educational attainment.
Over 15 million Britons live in poverty, despite a low unemployment rate of 3.6%, as soaring energy costs and inflation push many into financial hardship.
Rakesh Senger, a human rights activist, works to rescue young girls from domestic servitude and expose the exploitation of maids in India.
119 million people in Europe are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, with child poverty threatening to leave another generation behind.
Children in Brazil are sold into sexual slavery, often with their parents' consent.
600 millionaires live in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country where 70% of the population survives on less than a dollar a day.
In Scotland, where a man takes his own life every two hours, mental health advocates and organizations confront the stigma surrounding traditional masculinity.
Children in northern Colombia risk their lives daily to attend school in Bajo Cauca.
In western Sydney's Mt Druitt area, families face extreme poverty and social disadvantage, challenging perceptions of affluence in Australia’s largest city.
In Slough, a family faces eviction over £700 in unpaid rent, highlighting the severe impact of debt on housing stability in the UK.
In Pattaya, Thailand, a follow-up investigation reveals ongoing child exploitation in luxury hotels despite political outrage and calls for reform after a high-profile abuse case.
Three contributors experience life on JobSeeker and the Disability Support Pension for three days, facing the challenges of living on welfare.
More than 137 million Americans face financial hardship due to medical debt, prompting discussions on Universal Basic Income as a potential solution.
Atlanta's homeless crisis has persisted since the 1996 Olympics, exacerbated by events like Super Bowl LI and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kabul's rapid population growth to 6 million has exacerbated poverty, gang violence, and drug cultivation, with the Taliban poised to reclaim control.
119 million people in the European Union are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, with young adults facing significant challenges in several countries.
Only 5,000 rhinos remain in Africa, as conservation efforts often lead to the displacement of local communities for the benefit of wildlife tourism.
In Senegal, competitive wrestling emerges as a lucrative sport for young men amid poverty, while Kenya faces doping allegations ahead of a critical World Anti-Doping Agency deadline.
30 people sleep overnight in a free parking lot in Southern California, despite holding jobs as security guards, Uber drivers, and cleaners.
Destitute women and children in La Paz earn a living as shoeshiners amid poverty and contempt.
In Lombok, Indonesia, informal gold miners use mercury for extraction, leading to severe health risks and environmental damage fueled by crime and corruption.
Thirty years after apartheid ended, many South Africans still face high levels of poverty and unemployment, struggling to find opportunities.
Vancouver's downtown east side, known for its high crime rate and severe homelessness, is explored through Misha Kleider's month-long undercover experience on the streets.
Barbara and Christophe Promberger's initiative to establish Europe's largest national park in Romania's Carpathian Mountains faces local opposition despite potential economic benefits.
In the UK, officers investigate illegal and overcrowded rental properties, revealing a house with nearly 30 tenants living without basic amenities.
Cañada Real, located on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain, is Europe's largest shantytown, where residents face severe socio-economic challenges and potential displacement.
In Argentina and Lebanon, citizens navigate daily life amid hyperinflation rates exceeding 200%, facing severe economic challenges and uncertainty.
Housing instability in France severely affects children, as seen in Paris's social housing shortage and Lyon's successful initiative securing shelter for 450 homeless students.
Urban transport in developing countries faces complex challenges related to cost, technology, and the differing needs of the middle class and the urban poor.
