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  • Writer's pictureNaff Aineya

What You Can Learn From Bill Gates About POVERTY

"We lead lives that are anything but routine; although it is said that life is a trip, the road is not smooth and extends into the distance. Bill Gates confirms that humans experience both good and bad times, and the difficult times can occasionally seem virtually impossible. We rely on others around us throughout this time. People who are willing to provide a helping hand in difficult circumstances include friends and donors. Our propensity to assist those in need is one of humanity's most attractive traits. Of course, the positive effect we will have on those we assist is one of the key reasons we choose to volunteer and strengthen the community.

Many people struggle with independence and depend on the kindness of those close to them and donors. While money is beneficial, time is also very significant. Even if we are not appreciated for our efforts, any additional time spent assisting individuals in our community would have benefited those in need. One person does not create a community. Instead, it is a group made up of different people. Every single one of us contributes to the strength of our community, and we are only as strong as our weak points. Residents of a solid community help and encourage one another even during their most trying moments. It is therefore essential to participate in helping our community as a nonprofit; these actions create a ripple effect, a situation in which others are encouraged to keep helping the community."

MoALF's (2016) research on Homabay reveals that Mbita is a hardship area. It is affected by food insecurity, unpredicted rainfall patterns, a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS (21.7%), and restricted access to agricultural inputs; food insecurity is associated with low productivity. The unavailability of water likewise constrains the production of crops and animals.

Despite the County's enormous potential to irrigate due to its proximity to Lake Victoria, the greatest freshwater lake in Africa, just 13.3% of the area is under irrigation. About 74% of the population in Homabay are unemployed, and most of their income is used for food. Only 28% of the population has title deeds, accelerating the poverty rates among the people without farm title deeds.

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