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How Women Can Break the Cycle of Poverty

The cycle of poverty is often difficult to break, especially for women.  Author Ritu Sharma witnessed the difficulties first hand in travels through four countries including Sri Lanka. She shares her experience in her book Teach a Woman to Fish. Sharma explains to Daybreak Asia's Frances Alonzo ways she sees that women can challenge and break free from oppressive systems that keep them poor. SHARMA:   So, I have done this practice of living on a dollar a day, four...


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