October 17 marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. 
Being observed every year since 1987, the day aims to promote awareness about the need to eradicate poverty and destitution worldwide, particularly in the developing countries.
As per the United Nations, more than 700 million people, or 10% of the world's population, is still living in extreme poverty... struggling to fulfill the most basic needs like health, education, and access to water and sanitation to name a few.