This is a fact sheet of 7 myths about poverty. The myths addressed here are:
- Poverty is the fault of the individual, people only have themselves to blame
- Children from poverty have the same opportunities as children who do not live in poverty
- Getting a job is the key to avoiding poverty
- There is no real link between poverty and health
- We can’t afford to end poverty
- Job creation and a strong economy will help poor people
- People who are living in poverty are uneducated