• The 5 Fundamentals

    The 5 Fundamentals

The root causes of poverty are complex and interconnected. 

At Corus, our solution is simple: we believe there are 5 FUNDAMENTALS everyone needs to move out of poverty and to thrive. 

Ending poverty means everyone, everywhere has access to all 5 Fundamentals at all times.

The 5 Fundamentals

The 5 Fundamentals to end poverty are: 

  • Place: A safe and sustainable environment
  • Nutrition: Adequate, quality food and clean water
  • Health: Essential health care, disease prevention and services tailored to all stages of life
  • Knowledge: Education and access to technologies that open opportunities
  • Income: The ability to earn, trade, and support one’s family and community  

When we partner with families and communities to disrupt the cycle of poverty, a new cycle can take its place — a cycle of surviving, succeeding and passing it on

By addressing urgent needs, empowering people with skills and resources, and fostering a culture of generosity and contribution, Corus creates sustainable cycles of positive change.