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= Poverty in Africa =

 

Overview
"More than 800 million people go to bed hungry every day, 300 million are children. Of these 300 million children, only eight percent are victims of famine or other emergency situations. More than 90 percent are suffering long-term malnourishment and micronutrient deficiency. " While poverty in Asia is improving, there is little movement elsewhere, and Africa is getting worse. There are many causes of this poverty, one of the main ones being the corrupt leadership and never-ending wars that seem to go on there. War, coupled with harsh environmental conditions, diseases, and little education, destroys the morale of African citizens. These factors all contribute to the extreme poverty in Africa.  

Central Issue
One of the main factors of the extreme poverty in Africa is the harsh environmental conditions surrounding the inhabitants. It's almost impossible to make a living from farming, as most of the land suffers from desertification, a process in which once fertile land becomes desert. There's hardly any rain in most regions of Africa, which is something else that crops need to grow. Therefore, food is very hard to come by, resulting in extreme famine. Also, the hot weather coupled with little to no clean water results in dehydration, as well as heat stroke.   

Conclusion
Many Americans, such as celebrities Angelina Jolie and George Clooney, have donated money and started charities directly benefiting the children in Africa. This money helps them build homes and schools, gives them proper health care facilities, and provides them with clean water and food. But, while outside aid is helpful and kind, it is Africa's responsibility to end the wars and struggles that prevent them from living a good and plentiful life.

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==Country music star Carrie Underwood visits Africa and sings "I'll Stand By You" == 

**References (2009-10. 1. 2. B.)**
//Extreme Poverty in Africa - Hunger, HIV/AIDS and Deaths in Africa//. Web. 07 Dec. 2009. []. 

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