Educational Resource
Stack of the Deck Illustration of the Root Causes of Poverty
This is an example of an educational activity that uses three volunteers and a series of guided exchanges of playing cards to illustrate how a person’s background, experiences, and choices can impact his or her opportunities and economic status. This version is adapted for large youth groups.
This is a game or activity for youth and young adults to explore the causes of poverty using three decks of cards.
stack-of-the-deck-illustration-of-the-root-causes-of-poverty-card-game.pdf