Poverty Alleviation Strategies

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person's income that is guaranteed to be provided at regular intervals, typically on an annual basis

  • The concept of guaranteed annual income is being discussed as a potential solution to poverty.
  • Some people think that guaranteed annual income could help solve financial struggles.
  • Guaranteed annual income is like a safety net for those in need.
  • Think of guaranteed annual income as a financial cushion that everyone deserves.

noun A drop in the bucket - an idiom meaning a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed or expected

  • The donation we received was just a drop in the bucket compared to what we need for the project.
  • Your contribution is appreciated, but it's only a drop in the bucket for our fundraising goal.
  • Throwing a few bucks in the collection jar is just a drop in the bucket for the charity.
  • In the grand scheme of things, his efforts to help were just a drop in the bucket.