That's why Oxfam has a new six-sided strategy to tackle it, driven by

the power of people against poverty.

First,

we're helping people to claim rights for themselves

the right to be heard,

what we call "voices for choices".

Because women and girls are still massively underrepresented and often

oppressed

we'll strive for gender justice.

Natural resources are vital for prosperity

but we need to make sure

that poor people in developing countries are getting their fair share.

And when natural disasters strike

or in times of war

we'll be there to save lives.

We're working to safeguard global food supplies so that people always have

enough to eat.

And we're pushing for more money to go to human development, especially to health

and education.

With hands-on know-how,

new ideas, and being bold,

and with the power of people against poverty

we can solve this poverty puzzle.

I am Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of Oxfam International.