Poverty Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Hunger as a Racial Equity Issue: Addressing Food Insecurity and Social Safety Nets

Explore the intersection of hunger and racial equity, examining policies, perceptions, and strategies to combat food insecurity and poverty through expert insights and collaborative solutions.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Breaking the Chains of Poverty - One Individual's Journey

Inspiring journey of overcoming poverty through resilience and determination. Explores personal challenges, pivotal moments, and broader implications for empowering individuals and fostering social change.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Changing Perspectives on Poverty: A Call for Dignity and Action

Gain insights on changing perspectives on poverty, overcoming systemic barriers, and making a difference through volunteering and advocacy in this impactful talk by nonprofit expert Tina Doniger.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

APS Physics

Relationships Between Educational Outcomes and Poverty

Explore data-driven insights on poverty's impact on education outcomes, focusing on Texas case studies and global comparisons. Learn about innovative teacher preparation programs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

如何走出貧窮世襲? - 打破代際貧困循環的策略

探討貧窮世襲問題,分享一線經驗,揭示貧窮根源。提出行動方案,幫助弱勢兒童獲得平等教育機會,發展潛能,累積人力資本,最終回饋社會。

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

The Phenomenon of "New Poverty" - A Road of No Return?

Ανάλυση του φαινομένου της "νέας φτώχειας" και πώς η κατάλληλη παρέμβαση μπορεί να μετατρέψει την ένδεια σε ευκαιρία για αναστοχασμό και νέα πορεία ζωής.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Development Economics

7 reviews

Economic growth, geography, trade, property rights, foreign aid, politics, poverty, migration, education, and more.

• Marginal Revolution University
• 25-26 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Spiritual Ecologies: Sustainability and Transcendence in Contemporary Asia

Explore sustainability and transcendence in contemporary Asia through spiritual ecologies, examining cultural circulations, marginal communities, and the sacredness of nature.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Epidemic of Poverty - The Government Imperative

Abdul El-Sayed discusses rebuilding Detroit's Health Department, addressing urban health challenges, and his journey from physician to political candidate, emphasizing the importance of systemic solutions to public health issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

630 ratings at Coursera

Explore pressing global challenges like climate change, poverty, and biodiversity loss. Learn to critically analyze the SDGs and develop innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Change the World

6 reviews

Learn to address global challenges like poverty, climate change, and healthcare through shared resources and innovative approaches. Explore strategies for positive social change and sustainable development.

• Coursera
• 26 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Social Services for Families, Seniors and Those with Disabilities

157 ratings at Coursera

Course 4 discusses four populations: families, poor families, people with disabilities, and people as they age. This course addresses issues of power, oppression, and white supremacy.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations

Explore social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations, focusing on poverty, women's health, LGBTQI+ issues, and family health. Learn data analysis techniques for health disparities.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Development Economics

Explore poverty, social protection, human capital, finance, and income generation in developing countries. Apply microeconomic theory and empirical methods to evaluate policies for improving vulnerable populations' well-being.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Asiatic Cholera: Five Pandemics and Their Impact on 19th Century Society - Lecture 2

Explore the impact of Asiatic cholera in 19th-century Europe, its symptoms, societal effects, and community responses. Understand how this disease shaped social perceptions and political anxieties of the era.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video