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Poverty in East-Central Europe, especially in countries like Ukraine and Belarus, is on the rise today, particularly in Ukraine where the most vulnerable have been deeply impacted by war. From low wages and unemployment to poor health care and a lack of economic stability, the average family or senior struggles on a daily basis to provide for their basic needs.
27%
An average wage only provides 27% of expenses
(family of 4 with 1 income earner at average cost of living not including rent)
50%
Utilities alone consume half of income
(Single individual minimum salary rate)
$122
Is the average pension which covers 1/4 of living costs
(dollars are in US)
5 mil
jobs have been lost due to the war
(according to ILO statistics published May 2022)
5.23 mil
Over 5 million people have left Ukraine, with more displaced
(including children & the elderly)
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