The purpose is to support measures to improve the lives of the poor.

VOA: special.2010.06.22

She says this problem, which afflicts women in both rich and poor countries, could be overcome with the right practical support.

VOA: standard.2009.08.01

The city is a hub in the country's poor agricultural northeast, where support for exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is high.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

While populist policies, while prime minister led to support from the rural poor, Bangkok's middle class and urban elite accused him of corruption and abuse of power.

VOA: standard.2010.04.03

Mr.Thaksin,who remains in exile in the face of a two year jail sentence for corruption, maintains support from the northern rural areas as well as among the poor and low income groups due to populist economic policies while in office.

VOA: standard.2010.03.20