Poverty Alleviation

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case 'disadvantaged' describes a person or group of people who are in a difficult or unfavorable situation

  • The government has implemented programs to support disadvantaged communities.
  • We should help out those who are disadvantaged.
  • It's not fair that some people are so disadvantaged.
  • In the race of life, some start at a disadvantage while others have a head start.

noun Period poverty is a noun phrase that refers to the lack of access to menstrual products and proper hygiene facilities, often due to financial constraints.

  • Period poverty is a pressing issue that affects many women and girls around the world.
  • Did you know that some girls miss school because of period poverty?
  • It's really messed up how period poverty is still a thing in this day and age.
  • Lack of access to menstrual products is just one aspect of the larger problem of period poverty.

noun AFDC stands for Aid to Families with Dependent Children, which was a federal assistance program in the United States that provided financial assistance to low-income families with children.

  • The AFDC program provided financial assistance to low-income families in need.
  • My mom used to get AFDC when I was a kid to help make ends meet.
  • I heard AFDC is like a lifesaver for struggling families.
  • AFDC acted as a safety net for those facing economic hardship.