There are many ways to reduce if not eliminate poverty. Many organizations are focusing on this topic to get the most beneficial solutions. Two main organizations are the PLAN and the UN (United Nations). The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization founded on October 24, 1945 to promote international cooperation. PLAN is a global movement for change. It was founded in 1937 and is one of the largest and oldest international development agencies in the world. It works in around 70 countries around the world. Poverty is passed on from generation to generation. Some ways to break the cycle of poverty are: I think quality education is essential to overcome the poverty phase in the world. With a quality education, children will gain the knowledge and life skills needed to understand what they are capable of achieving and how to transform their lives into the path they want to take. Some organizations such as Teachers Resource Organization (TRC) help in training teachers, building schools, paying for school requirements and basic school needs. Organizations like these also help break down barriers that prevent children from attending