Interview questions

Exploring a Community Interview questions

Interviewer: Karina Sanchez

Interviewee: Irene Sanchez

 

Topic: Poverty in Developing Countries

Question: To what extent are people suffering due to poverty in developing countries?

 

1. Have you experienced or witnessed poverty first hand? Where? What was the experience like?

            Yes. I did not experience it but I saw it with people that surrounded me everyday growing up in the Philippines. For example, I saw newborns die due to the fact that the mother could not afford basic medical care for the child. The experience was frustrating and I felt helpless because I was so young and could not understand.

 

2. Do you feel as though poverty is a major issue in today’s society? Why?

            Yes, I do. With today’s technology, I think that people are becoming more isolated and selfish.

 

3. Have you contributed to any cause related to poverty?

            Yes. My family and I support an orphanage in the Philippines and spread awareness to family and friends who are not as involved.

 

4. How do you think our nation can aid the poverty of other countries in a way that is more helpful?

            I think that if more non-profit organizations focused on helping educate and teaching developed skills to the poor then poverty would not be as much of a concern.

 

5. Is poverty a concern that you feel you can relate to directly?

            Yes, it is relatable because I was exposed to extreme poverty at a very young age up until I moved to the United States.