Low levels of household income in Africa have led to fears that many people will
be left without adequate financial support. Economic activity contracted by
3.7% in 2020, which is the first recession in the region in 25 years, especially since
the region’s economic future remains uncertain amid fears of a second wave of
the COVID-19 infection threatens 40 million people into extreme poverty in
Africa, resulting in eroding many development gains in the past decade. In sub-
Saharan Africa, 45% of Africans (726 million) live below the international poverty
line, at an average of one dollar a day. The unemployment rate was 6.2%, the
youth unemployment rate was 11.58%, and the labor force participation rate
was 47.41%.
Ways to help the poor
There are many ways to help the poor you can help the poor through the needy assistance program to access comprehensive assistance to the needy and provide assistance opportunities to a larger number. A great reward and mercy from Allah Almighty when helping every...
