Poverty Conversation Questions
- Is poverty a problem in your country?
What do you think causes poverty in some countries?
Do you think poverty is more common in cities or rural areas? Why?
How does poverty affect children’s education?
Have you ever seen someone living in poverty? How did it make you feel?
Do you think governments do enough to help poor people?
Would you donate money to help people in poverty? Why or why not?
How can people escape poverty? Is it always possible?
Do rich countries have a responsibility to help poor countries?
How does poverty affect health and access to medicine?
Do you think poverty is only about money, or are there other factors?
Would you volunteer to help people living in poverty?
How does poverty affect families and relationships?
Do you think education is the best way to reduce poverty? Why or why not?
How does poverty influence crime rates in a society?
Are there stereotypes about poor people? How can we change them?
Should wealthy people pay higher taxes to help the poor?
How does poverty affect children’s opportunities for the future?
Would you support a program that provides free housing or food for poor people?
Do you think technology can help reduce poverty? How?
How does poverty affect mental health?
Do you think people are born into poverty, or do they create it themselves?
How can communities support people living in poverty?
Do media and social media influence how we see poverty?
Would you move to another country if it offered a better chance to escape poverty?
How can countries reduce the gap between rich and poor people?
If you were the president, what would you do to reduce poverty?
If everyone in your country gave a little money to help the poor, what could change?
If schools provided free meals for all students, how would it help children in poverty?
