What is the cycle of poverty?

The cycle of poverty is about more than a simple lack of resources. It’s a complex issue that requires digging a little deeper for sustainable solutions. That’s why World Vision works alongside communities to empower families, build their resilience and lift them out of poverty – for good.

What is the cycle of poverty?
The cycle of poverty begins when a child is born into a poor family. These families often have limited or no resources to create opportunities to advance themselves, which leaves them stuck in the poverty trap.

On paper, the cycle of poverty has been defined as a phenomenon where poor families become impoverished for at least three generations.