text: why is there so much poverty in this world? why do people go hungry when there's so much food that get's throw there's so much food that get's thrown out everyday? why r people going hungry? one of the main reasons that there is so much poverty in the world is because of the evil dictators that rule some of these poverty stricken countries.  they take control of any revenue making buisness, as well as funds that other countries send to help out these countries, and keep it all for themselves.  they live in huge palaces living and eating it up,all the while their people are living in shacks and going hungry. most of the people in america do not know true poverty, not to say all, but most, considering that even our poorest own tv's.  there is no reason for any child in this country to go hungry at night, with all the social programs, food banks and such that we have to help others out.