What is Being Done: Is it Enough?

For a third world country to get out of poverty they are ultimately forced to rely on outside help. I said forced because it is near impossible for one of these nations to come up with enough funds and support to build programs that are dedicated to curing poverty. As far as the U.S. is concerned, they are helping, not only foreign countries in need but it has some programs in place dedicated to helping the impoverished in America. Some of the things American's have set in place are the Food Stamp program, temporary assistance for the needy families, WICK for poor mothers, food programs in schools, and housing assistance, to name a few. Although I do not feel that this is nearly enough, I do know this is better than most and hopefully, as we become more informed, the help for poor people and third world countries will increase.