By Matilda Phiri  A Reply on Article of How Young People Can Deal with Poverty Dear Blogger I have read your passage and I must say it offers several ideas for how young people can address poverty in their lives and in their communities. However, there are some limitations and assumptions that need to be examined. Firstly, you  state that poverty is like a disease and suggests that it can only be addressed through quick and wise action. While it is true that poverty can have long-lasting effects and can be difficult to overcome, it is not necessarily a disease that can be cured simply through effort and wise choices. Structural factors such as inequality, lack of access to education and resources, and economic policies can all contribute to poverty and need to be addressed at a  systemic level. Secondly, you  imply that hard work is not enough to overcome poverty and that young people need to do the right thing at the right time. While it is true that hard work alone is not always suff