Poverty in singapore

As you can see, there are many homeless people sleeping on roads. 

One quarter of Singapore households below poverty line

Poverty in singapore is different from that  of other countries. The poor and needy in our society struggle with “relative poverty” — their financial resources fall substantially below what is needed to pay for the necessities of living in Singapore. nDue to various factors like health issues and family circumstances, they struggle to survive on a day-to-day basis. Moreover, they are caught in a vicious poverty cycle, with little or no means to make a better life for themselves. Their children are often not able to do better than their parents due to lack of access to knowledge and educational support. For example, the child would quit school to work and supplement the family’s income, simply trying to put food on the table. However, it is possible to break the cycle within many generations. One way is to focus on our younger generation. Programmes like money-management workshops allow children to grasp the concept of money and how to use it wisely. Upgrading of work skills also allow adults to gain a more competitive edge in the job market, while better coping with economic challenges. It is also crucial for the children to be well educated and gain knowledge for their access to a brighter future!