Pupils find practical ways to tackle poverty

THERE was no paucity of ideas when primary school children were asked to tackle one of the most persistent and perplexing problems in the world today — poverty.

The Irish Aid Our World Global Schools’ Awards, supported by the Irish Examiner, saw thousands of pupils from third to sixth class set out to explore the reasons behind poverty and find out how wealthier countries can help eliminate it.

The final shortlist, published here, was chosen after months of deliberation by a judging panel drawn from the education, aid and media sectors. All those included will receive an award at a special ceremony in Farmleigh House in Dublin at the end of February, where the winning projects and other eye-catching entries will be on display.