A Level Playing Field
We’ve all heard the term “A Level Playing Field”. A level playing field for everyone in society is what we are striving for. Today the field is not level — in fact many poor people slide off the field altogether.
The goal of our Level UP Apps is to bypass unnecessary obstacles that block more than 50% of working people who are trying to improve their lot. And, at the same time, strengthen the sustainability of the companies that help them.
The Poverty Story describes specific barriers poor people experience in these areas:
Why Leveling Up Matters
- It lifts almost everyone to a better future.
- It helps make living sustainable for us and our planet.
- It’s a cumulative process leading to increasingly better opportunities for society.
- Companies that participate will be more sustainable because of the stronger culture, connections and communities they help build.
- It’s a big and important part of how we “End Poverty in One Generation.”
Intercepting Poverty
Without ways to bypass the systemic barriers that block our personal economic progress, poverty will continue on its current path.
By progressively installing effective bypass mechanisms more and more people will move towards sustainable living. This means more of us can own our homes, retire with fewer burdens, and even begin the process of building generational wealth for our families.
This is possible without dismantling the current system. But only if we add pathways for people with lower incomes to Level UP and get to livable income, home stability and affordable cost of living. The more we progress, the more that people will escape poverty, and the more the system will lose its traction and power.
Level UP Apps
What: Level UP Apps are Smartphone tools designed to help people bypass unfair systemic obstacles to building a sustainable life.
Why: All of us have immense value that we can add to humanity, but none of us can do much when our lives are distilled down to the struggle to stay alive.
How: These user-friendly Apps provide do-it-yourself stepping-stones out of poverty that everybody can get behind. They help poor people bypass many of the barriers including red-tape, increased fees, penalties and disqualifiers that too often make living a sustainable life impossible.
What: Level UP App platforms help companies do better and be better for their employees, stakeholders, and communities.
Why: Many companies are committed to social responsibility but may be unclear about affordable steps and/or are locked into business systems that run counter to their commitment.
How: They allow companies to drive poverty reversal and other social repair by simple modifications to the systems they already use. These changes are not difficult or costly. They are based on decades of research. They make companies more profitable, people friendly and sustainable.