Experts agree that affordable, accessible, basic health care is a critical solution to poverty. According to the World Health Organization, about 100 million people are pushed into extreme poverty each year, due to out-of-pocket spending on health.

While poverty is a multi-dimensional issue, most economists and global development organizations agree that quality education is the single most effective long-term tool for lifting individuals and communities out of poverty. Education provides the foundational "human capital" necessary to secure higher-paying jobs, improves health outcomes, and empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions. Beyond just basic literacy, vocational training and "upskilling" allow workers to adapt to a changing global economy. However, education must be supported by economic opportunity; if there are no jobs available, even a highly educated population can remain in poverty. Other critical factors include access to clean water and healthcare (which prevents catastrophic medical debt) and "financial inclusion" (access to banking and micro-loans). In recent years, "Direct Cash Transfers" have also gained traction as a highly effective short-term intervention, providing the immediate stability needed for families to invest in their future. Ultimately, a combination of education to build potential and a stable, inclusive market to realize that potential is the proven formula for sustainable poverty reduction on a global scale.