<p><a href="http://pubdocs.worldbank.org/en/899841571223563691/SSA-AFCW3-NER-LPBRIEF.pdf">Ninety-nine percent</a> of children in Niger are experiencing learning poverty. Almost all of them are not proficient in reading by the time they are ten years old. Today on Handful, Lila explains the concept of learning poverty and how it can help us to understand the importance of education in eliminating poverty. Learn more at <a href="https://novelhand.com/learning-poverty/">https://novelhand.com/learning-poverty/</a></p>

Saving the Duwamish River

If you're passionate about people + planet, you're in the right place. Novel Hand is where activism meets impact. We believe that you can make an impact- in your career, in your relationships, and with your actions. We share sustainable and equitable solutions to humanitarian issues to help you do good. // On the full-length podcast, we talk with activists and leaders about how they create sustainable and equitable impact with new episodes every Monday morning. On Handful, our team tells you what we know about humanitarian issues in a condensed format-- each episode is shorter than a song, but long enough that you'll learn something new. Look for new episodes Tuesday through Friday. // We're talking about everything social impact and humanitarian, from the environment to education to poverty, with a focus on sustainability and equity. Learn more at novelhand.com/novel-hand-podcast and novelhand.com/handful. // Read our daily articles on the Journal at novelhand.com/the-journal //The podcast team is currently on a break until January 2021. We'll see you next year!