More than 700 million people, or 10% of the world’s population, live in extreme poverty today.* To increase understanding among people in Seville, a poverty simulation took place on board Logos Hope. These simulations promote poverty awareness to transform perspectives and inspire change.

People Development Coordinator Cecilia Tyamzashe (South Africa) says, “We wanted to raise poverty alleviation awareness in a way that will bring exposure to the great needs of others, and show how one can be a great instrument in helping those around them. We also wanted to address the issues of toxic charity with well-meaning intention, in situations where giving hurts more than helping, by creating an unhealthy dependency. We know that this is a collective effort, not a one-man job and it’s a great way to love our neighbour as we do ourselves.”