Sanitation is the most widespread severe deprivation.

More than 1 in 5 children in low- and middle-income countries are severely deprived of sanitation  in at least two vital areas critical for their health, development and well-being.

Sanitation is the most widespread severe deprivation, with 65 per cent of children lacking access to a toilet in low-income countries, 26 per cent in lower-middle income countries, and 11 per cent in upper-middle income countries.

For children, poverty undermines their health and development, limits their ability to learn, and leads to weaker job prospects, shorter lives, and higher rates of depression and anxiety.

For societies, poverty undermines future economic prosperity and by depriving communities of hope, it creates conditions in which violence and extremism can thrive.