Poverty is defined as a situation whereby an individual or a family in a society does not have the resources to obtain the basic needs such as food, clean water and good living conditions. 

People who usually find themselves to be in poverty often resort to violence. However, there can be some benefits for a person or people living in poverty.

Firstly, poor people can develop new skills, such as farming or community works. This may help build certain characteristics that may be required in future.

Secondly, they may receive help from the government by means of receiving stipends or food parcels. They may even receive free medical services. Thirdly, the community may come together and tackle the situation by donating food or clothes and other necessities and also by establishing "community farms" which will help supply food.