Goal 1: Eradicate Extreme Poverty And Hunger

Question 1

Why goal 1 is important - poverty impacts on individuals in a number of ways, including:

Answer 1

• not being able to purchase the quantity of food needed to sustain life.
• not being able to access the required health care to treat a preventable illness.
• not being able to afford shelter to protect individuals and families from danger and extreme environmental conditions.

Question 2

Purpose

Answer 2

To reduce the level of poverty within developing countries through the development of strategies to promote employment opportunities, particularly for women and young people.