Culture news Ed Sheeran, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay & others perform to fight poverty Here's what to expect from the star-studded global gig on Saturday 25 September. 23/09/2021
No Comment Afghans struggle to survive as Taliban face challenges Since the Taliban stormed to power in mid-August, Afghans say job opportunities have dried up and they are only allowed to withdraw $200 per week from their bank accounts, meaning cash is in short supply. 13/09/2021
Travel News Italy has the highest number of people unable to afford a holiday Some 35 million of the poorest in Europe can't afford a one week holiday. About 7 million of them are Italians. 02/08/2021
France Paris moves hundreds of homeless people from central square They will be temporarily housed in gymnasiums. The Paris town hall is calling on the government to provide a "lasting solution". 30/07/2021
Cuba US stands by Cuban protesters demanding 'human rights', Blinken says The people of Cuba took to the streets at the weekend to voice their anger at food shortages. The government have responded with fierce crackdowns. 13/07/2021
Real Economy The European initiative guaranteeing a way out of poverty for all children In partnership with The European Commission Parents Heba and Adel and Koulla and Mario have things in common: Both couples live in Cyprus and both are struggling to provide for their children. But they have been helped by an EU-Cypriot co-funded project and more families like them could soon receive help from the European Child Guarantee. 09/06/2021
Brazil Energy-starved Rio favela enjoys solar panels on World Environment Day Many poor neighbourhoods aren't properly connected to Brazil's energy grid, making electricity hard to access and expensive to connect to. 05/06/2021
World News COVID-19 pushed over 100 million more workers into poverty, says UN The pandemic is not just a public health crisis. It is also a job crisis that has pushed millions of workers into poverty, a new report warns. 02/06/2021
United Kingdom UK policy to deport EU rough sleepers condemned as 'inhumane' The Home Office has published guidance on how to implement new immigration rules that could see non-UK nationals sleeping rough lose permission to remain in the country 21/04/2021
Living The NGO saving lives by recycling soap from luxury hotels Meet the Swiss NGO redistributing toiletries from hotels in Europe to deliver to those in need. 30/03/2021
World News Most vulnerable in Europe have fallen through gaps in health systems "Many people have found themselves with a real drop in revenue during the pandemic, often the most vulnerable, and even a small reduction to money coming in can make a difference. People put healthcare on the back burner," said a Belgian charity worker. 29/03/2021
No Comment Boxes shaped like miniature shops used as food donation points Using wood, paint and 3D-printed plastic ornaments, London-based artist Sean Rodrigo builds boxes shaped like miniature shops, aimed to be used as a relay for food banks. 17/02/2021
Europe News COVID-19 pandemic 'risks undermining progress on energy poverty' People losing their jobs and the need to heat homes throughout the continent's lockdowns are two key factors that are thought to have worsened the situation. 11/02/2021
Europe News MEPs call for the rights of gig economy workers to be strengthened European lawmakers voted Wednesday in favour of plans to fight inequality and in-work poverty, calling for a minimum wage and equal labour conditions for platform workers. 10/02/2021
Europe News EU needs radical new approach to cutting poverty, says UN expert The UN's Olivier De Schutter said the EU should commit to cutting poverty by 50% by 2030. 02/02/2021
Spain Spain's homeless help repopulate rural ghost towns The homeless, including those left on the streets as a result of the COVID-19 slowdown, are helping to repopulate Spain's rural communities. 30/12/2020
No Comment Food banks a lifeline for New Yorkers hit by coronavirus crisis The pandemic has been particularly hard on women who work in the service sector, which has been crippled by the economic crisis. 20/12/2020
My Europe Series COVID-19 has created a new poverty class in Europe In this edition of Unreported Europe, we look at how Spain and Austria have been affected by the 'new poverty' created by the pandemic. We speak to people whose lives have been turned upside by the virus. 11/12/2020
United Kingdom Charities report huge increase in distribution of food parcels in UK It's estimated an emergency food parcel could be handed out every nine seconds to people across the country. The Trussell Trust, which supports more than 1,200 food banks across the UK, said its network 02/12/2020
Green News This architect builds schools in Senegal using upcycled materials She also founded a charity which teaches local people to build their own houses from upcycled materials. 29/11/2020