http://www.newamerica.net/taxonomy/term/1764 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.newamerica.net/publications/articles/2009/combating_poverty_building_assets_14719 <p> A child in Uganda, orphaned when his parents died of AI DS, is off the streets and avoiding AI DS himself by saving money for secondary school with the support of the innovative Suubi project, which provides poor children with Child Development Accounts. In China's western Xinjiang region, a poor rural farmer sees his &quot;dead,&quot; or untouchable, pension savings become &quot;live,&quot; or usable income-producing assets, thanks to the work of a visionary local government bureaucrat. </p><p><a href="http://www.newamerica.net/publications/articles/2009/combating_poverty_building_assets_14719">read more</a></p> Ray Boshara Pathways Magazine Asset Building Program Ownership &amp; Assets Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:07:00 -0400 Cecille Isidro 14719 at http://www.newamerica.net