The Reality of Extreme Poverty
847M
847 million people lived in extreme poverty in 2024, below the World Bank’s $3-per-day international poverty line.
Source: World Bank, March 2026 Global Poverty Update.
67%
67% of people living in extreme poverty were in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024, although the region represented 16% of the global population.
Source: World Bank, Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet.
412M
412 million children—19.2% of the world’s children—lived below $3 per day in 2024.
Source: World Bank and UNICEF, Children in Monetary Poor Households, 2025.
295M
295 million women in Sub-Saharan Africa lived in extreme poverty in 2024—74% of all women experiencing extreme poverty worldwide.
Source: World Bank, Global Poverty Trends for Women, 2025.
Extreme poverty is defined by the World Bank as living on less than $3.00 per person per day in 2021 purchasing-power-parity terms.
Our Mission
Children growing up with purpose and opportunity, regardless of geography.
The mission of Prometheus Gives is to end poverty in Africa through intelligent construction & design.
Dignity-First Principles
We believe development must be locally owned to be sustainable. Our approach prioritizes human dignity, ensuring every child transitions into a world where their potential is not limited by their birthplace.
Transparency Center
Detailed financials and field reports coming soon. At Africa Development Initiative, we reiterate our absolute accountability to our donors and the communities we serve. This space will serve as a hub for honest reporting on resource allocation and outcomes.
Our Principles
Dignity First
We honor the inherent agency and wisdom of the communities we serve, ensuring every interaction preserves human dignity.
Radical Transparency
Accountability is our bedrock. We share our process, our budgets, and our progress openly with all supporters.
Geographic Opportunity
We believe potential is universal, but opportunity is not. We bridge this gap through sustainable construction and design.
Locally Owned
Development is only successful when it is led and sustained by those who call the community home.
Theory of Change
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