Poverty in The Bahamas isn't a well know issue unless you actually go there and witness it. Many people travel to The Bahamas on vacation and it is certainly a very popular cruise stop. The Bahamas consist of hundreds of islands, but less than fifty are considered family islands, where people actually live. Nassau is the capital of The Bahamas and just under a quarter million people live there. Also on the island is Paradise Island, where millions of vacationers come and stay every year. A local on the island told me that when people fly into Nassau, the taxi drivers bypass the poor areas to get the the vacation hotspot. Though it is a beautiful city, a lot of people live under the poverty line in less than terrible living conditions.
Around 14% of the population of The Bahamas is below the absolute poverty line, which is only $4, 247 annually per person. Over the last 15 years, the poverty line has increased, but it is still very low. More than the majority of the people who live under the poverty line live in Nassau. Tourists often complain about the downtown area of Nassau not being built up enough and how you have to be extra cautious when passing through slums. Compared to the United State's poverty rate of 15.1% in 2010, The Bahamas has a much lower poverty threshold. There are a large number of people under the age of 18 affected by low poverty levels.
A lot can be done to help with the poverty levels in the Bahamas. Many people go to volunteer in the Bahamas throughout the year with different organizations. When people volunteer in the Bahamas they do things such as build houses and work with different organizations. A couple years ago they were affected by hurricane, which caused them to need a lot of help. Donating money is another great way to help the people who live below the poverty line.
Around 14% of the population of The Bahamas is below the absolute poverty line, which is only $4, 247 annually per person. Over the last 15 years, the poverty line has increased, but it is still very low. More than the majority of the people who live under the poverty line live in Nassau. Tourists often complain about the downtown area of Nassau not being built up enough and how you have to be extra cautious when passing through slums. Compared to the United State's poverty rate of 15.1% in 2010, The Bahamas has a much lower poverty threshold. There are a large number of people under the age of 18 affected by low poverty levels.
A lot can be done to help with the poverty levels in the Bahamas. Many people go to volunteer in the Bahamas throughout the year with different organizations. When people volunteer in the Bahamas they do things such as build houses and work with different organizations. A couple years ago they were affected by hurricane, which caused them to need a lot of help. Donating money is another great way to help the people who live below the poverty line.