Poverty
Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar
Essentials such as food, medicine, and clothing have become increasingly unaffordable, while the minimum monthly wage has fallen to roughly $100.
‘Refrigerators are empty’: Iran protests spark civilian cries for regime collapse - interview
Growing class of 'war poor' Israelis pushed into poverty post-October 7, report warns
A symptom of adult failure: Why 40% of Israeli teens exhibit violent, aggressive behavior - opinion
'I am suffering deep down': Myanmar's poor travel to India to sell their organs
For a little over $3,000, Myanmar's poor are selling their organs.
Language development gaps widening among young Israeli children due to gov’t errors, lack of equity
Ensuring access to quality educational and healthcare frameworks for every child, regardless of their socioeconomic status, will provide an equal starting point, benefiting the children and society.
IFCJ partners with Leket to combat food insecurity in Israel
IFCJ donated $42,247, to make the project possible, which funded the purchase of the truck as well as additional support related to adapting the vehicle for food distribution.
Just under 20% of American-Jewish households struggling to make ends meet
One in five American Jews struggle to make ends meet, but many also struggle to believe they will be able to retire.
Here's how one Israeli executive pivoted to make more of a difference in the world
Passover perspectives: Israeli executives answer the Four Questions
Met Council expects to feed 300,000 poor New Yorkers over Passover
More than 230 distribution events have been organized throughout the five boroughs of New York City as well as in Westchester, Albany, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
Divorced at 9, Pakistani tribal girl earns degree in English literature
Sana's journey is destined to be one of hardship and spirit. With unwavering determination, she seized the opportunity to pursue an education.
Requests for baby food spike since start of Israel-Hamas War
"Israeli society cannot afford a situation where there are parents who cannot provide their babies with the most basic thing of food."
WATCH: Helping Israel is essential for Christian Zionists
Maayan Hoffman, Deputy CEO - Strategy and innovation for the Jerusalem Post, speaks with Nicole Yoder, Vice President for Aid and Aliyah of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ)
Israel ranks low in OECD children’s poverty standings
The study was carried out by Jerusalem’s Taub Center for Social Policy Studies.
