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SDG 1: No Poverty

End Poverty in All Its Forms Everywhere

SDG 1 is about ending poverty. Everyone has the right to economic resources, such as education and technology. Poverty has a negative impact on people's well-being. It is known, for example, that people who live below the povery line for a long period of time, have a shorter life expectancy. They will live five years shorter on average. The difference in healthy life years is even fourteen years (CBS, 2019).

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Policy, Initiatives and Organizations

How The Hague Contributes

Similar to the other large cities in the Netherlands, around 20% of households in The Hague live below the poverty line. The municipality is committed in several ways to reduce inequality and combat poverty. The Hague's poverty policy is aimed, among other things, at getting rid of deficits so that there is an acceptable minimum subsistence level. In addition, the policy is also about empowering people to escape survival mode and to make progress. Read more about poverty reduction in The Hague (Dutch).

Initiatives in The Hague

Schuldenlab070

Almost one in five households in The Hague is dealing with high debts (or is at risk of doing so). And that number is growing, as are the consequences that go with it. Schuldenlab070 was founded to break this vicious circle and come up with solutions to make people debt-free; a debt-free future for every resident of The Hague! Read more about Schuldenlab070 here.

Ooievaarspas

The Ooievaarspas gives people with a low income the opportunity to participate in cultural and recreational activities by giving discounts. Read more about the Ooievaarspas here.

Sintvoorieder1

Sintvoorieder1 collects gifts to make children at home who are less fortunate happy with a Saint Nicholas gift. They make gift packages from donations they receive from individuals and businesses. Read more about Sintvoorieder1 here.

Straat Consulaat

The Straat Consulaat stands up for people who are homeless. They give people advice, distribute items and talk to agencies about ways to solve homelessness. Read more about the Straat Consulaat here.

Schuldhulpmaatje Den Haag

People in debt often face depression and shame, social isolation and hopelessness. The volunteers of Schuldhulpmaatje Den Haag talk to people who have accumulated debts and help them become financially self-reliant. Read more about Schuldhulpmaatje Den Haag here.

ReShare Store

De Reshare Store verkoopt mooie tweedehands- en vintage kleding voor een eerlijke prijs én biedt, aan iedereen die daar behoefte aan heeft, een kopje koffie en een luisterend oor aan. Je kunt in alle ReShare Stores ook kleding doneren.

Helpdesk Geldzaken

De gemeente heeft een helpdesk voor mensen met financiële problemen, waar bewoners afspraken kunnen maken voor hulp. Helpdesk Geldzaken kan u helpen bij het beheren van uw huishoudfinanciën. Op hun website staan ook verschillende tips om geld te besparen. Dit omvat cursussen en workshops die door de gemeente worden aangeboden over het beheren en besparen van geld.

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