Argentina
Argentina is a country located in South America, with a population of around 45 million people. It is a middle-income country and one of the largest economies in the region. However, despite its relative wealth, poverty remains a significant problem in Argentina, affecting a significant portion of the population.
At A Glance
- We work with the Argentine government and other partners to help address a range of health issues, including family planning, nutrition, and strengthening primary health care and public health systems.
- We support efforts to help smallholder farmers in Argentina increase their yields and reduce food insecurity in the country.
- We also support the government’s efforts to ensure that women, smallholder farmers, and other marginalized populations have access to digital financial services.
Overview
We want all of Argentina’s children, mothers, and families to be able to lead healthy and productive lives, and we want the country’s most marginalized people to have opportunities to lift themselves out of poverty. To work toward these goals, we partner with the government, the private sector, and civil society organizations.
Challenge Facing Argentina
One of the most significant challenges facing Argentina is the high rate of child poverty. According to UNICEF, around 47% of Argentine children live in poverty, with indigenous and rural children being the most affected. This has resulted in inadequate access to healthcare, education, and basic necessities such as clean water and sanitation facilities. The COVID-19 pandemic has further worsened the situation, with school closures and economic disruption disproportionately affecting children from low-income families.
Overview Of The Situation
47% of Argentine children live in poverty
According to the World Bank, around 32% of the Argentine population lives below the poverty line. This has resulted in widespread malnutrition and inadequate access to healthcare and education, especially among children. In addition, Argentina has also experienced significant political and economic instability in recent years, which has further exacerbated poverty and social inequality.
Children In Poverty
Population in Poverty
Children in Vulnerable Conditions
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THE BRIMSOL FOUNDATION
Our Response To The Problem
"We are intentional about positively impacting the generation of tomorrow by providing for and equipping them to thrive in all they do."
The Brimsol Foundation fights Argentina’s hunger from the inside out. We offer essential monthly food assistance for more than two hundred thousand people. Helping households have better access to food, clean drinking water, and medical.
6 Things to Know About Argentina's Crisis
Due to the extreme inundation, families are overburdened. Many of them had never witnessed such malnutrition, clean water problems, and sanitation issues; they were compelled to move and now must adjust to new living circumstances by changing their lifestyles and environment.
Key Points:
- Argentina is a middle-income country, but poverty remains a significant problem, affecting around 32% of the population.
- Child poverty is a major concern, with around 47% of Argentine children living in poverty.
- Indigenous and rural children are the most affected by poverty and social inequality.
- Poverty has resulted in inadequate access to healthcare, education, and basic necessities such as clean water and sanitation facilities.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has further worsened the situation, with school closures and economic disruption disproportionately affecting low-income families.
- Efforts are being made to address these challenges, including initiatives to improve access to healthcare, education, and social services. However, much more needs to be done to reduce poverty and improve the lives of children and families in Argentina.
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More About Our Work In South America
Our work in Argentina is based out of our office in Buenos Aires.
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