Poverty in Hoorn: What does the reality of those affected really look like?

Poverty in Hoorn: What does the reality of those affected really look like?

On Tuesday evening, the problem of poverty in society is discussed in Raadscommissia for poverty and inequality. There are different opinions about what poverty actually means. However, it is generally recognized that people who are affected by poverty do not have the same possibilities as others. One crucial point is that wealthier people often have a different perception of poverty than people who have had experience with financial hardship themselves.

like the Streekomroep Westfriesland reports from a discussion that some of the view that children from low-income families have no reason to complain, since they would have local regulations and facilities that help them. The author of this column emphasizes that such an opinion often comes from people who have never been in emergencies themselves. This is related to the view of the VVD minister about poverty, which may contribute to such considerations. The columnist notes that even he is not clear about what poverty really means and that the council members were never personally faced with considerable financial pressure.

report to support disadvantaged

The topic is further illuminated by a report by the Rekenkamer, who points out that the municipality of Hoorn assumes the personal responsibility of the citizens. There is a difference between the support that is offered, and responsibility that people wear in poverty themselves for their situation. In this study, the cooperation of the community with various institutions and access to help offers for people in disadvantaged conditions is also analyzed. The author hopes that the members of the council will take the report seriously and that the families in Hoorn have a positive view of the upcoming discussion.

The problem of poverty is not just a local topic. In the Netherlands, many people live under financial difficulties. According to the Rijks government has been increasingly against money worries, poverty and debt since July 2022. One goal of the previous government was to reduce the number of people who live in poverty by 2030.

In 2015, around one million people lived in poverty, while in 2020 this number fell to almost 940,000, including 221,000 children. People who are affected by poverty often fight with stress, health problems, loneliness and shame. Children from households affected by poverty have worse chances of a positive future and usually do not achieve any school -leaving qualifications.

The measures taken by the government include the increase in the minimum wage and social benefits from January 1, 2023, the improvement of access to dental care for people with low income and additional financial aid for school material and leisure activities for children from low -income families. These measures are part of a comprehensive strategy to combat money worries, poverty and debt.

-transmitted by West-Ost-Medien