JOE BARNES, 13, WALTHAMSTOW - "World poverty has been caused by the expansion of rich countries' empires, subjecting people to slavery and stealing the resources of poorer countries. These countries are subjected to further debt though loans and interest rates imposed by the same rich countries"
ANNA STEWART, 15, NOTTINGHAM - "Poverty can be the result of natural circumstances but the cause can lie in political conflict and tension. Children are often victims in such circumstances. We can make a difference by becoming better informed about what is happening and raising awareness in others"
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