Covid-19 is wrecking the economies across the world. A new category “Neo-Poor” is emerging to join ranks of poor and marginalized.
#neopoor
#neopoor
According to estimates about 25% uptick in school drop out might happen due to economic situation and these dropped out kids will be forced into labor market.
#neopoor
#neopoor
The neo-poor are qualified and skilled but have not received a pay check since March and will not get any for next few months. They cannot reach out for help due to sense of middle class dignity.
#neopoor
#neopoor
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