Poverty is not a crime, yet millions are treated as though it is. A child born into a poor family never chose that life, but still grows up facing hunger, poor education, limited healthcare, and fewer opportunities.

Poverty is not proof of failure. It is often the result of inequality, injustice, and circumstances beyond a person's control. No child chooses to be born poor. No hardworking person deserves to be trapped without opportunity. Before judging someone's struggle...