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Food Insecurity in Puerto Rico
Written Poverty in Puerto Rico is a worrisome and little talked about issue. The levels of Poverty and Child Poverty are on the rise and every day more and more people are affected by it. While the government does not seem to be doing much to work on its...
Puerto Rico in Crisis: Financial Education as a Solution
Written Did you know that seven out of ten Puerto Ricans have no idea how to budget, save, manage their debts or invest. According to a recent study, total consumer debt in Puerto Rico reached its highest level in a decade, with...
The Hidden Cost of Dropping Out of School in Puerto Rico
By the year 2023, more than 10,500 students will drop out of school. School dropout occurs when an individual abandons or separates from the space or institution from which he or she receives some type of education. According to a study on dropout statistics,...
Is there a dignified life for the elderly in Puerto Rico?
In the current context of Puerto Rico, the outlook for the elderly raises serious questions about dignity in their daily lives. With a minimum subsistence wage of more than $1,800 a month, compared to neighboring Puerto Rico, the elderly are...
We Deserve and We Want: Actions and Results
May 13, 2024 Poverty represents a significant challenge for Puerto Rico, although it seems that public awareness of this problem is unaware of it. For years, several organizations have carried out research and efforts to address the issue....
Transparency as a North
Transparency as a north In our organization Por Paridad, where we have as a north to raise awareness about the poverty that exists in our country and fight it within our possibilities, we also know that in order to carry out generous and positive actions, it is necessary to...