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The Church and Humanity: Efforts to Overcome Poverty Problems in Kupang City, NTT

— Poverty is a problem shared by all countries, including Indonesia. The causes and effects are varied. They are starting from health problems economics to security. After all, there can be looting because there is a gap between the poor and the rich. This fact calls on all parties to minimize the gap, including the Church. This study aims to find out the actions of the Church in tackling the problem of poverty. The research method used is a qualitative case study with examples in East Nusa Tenggara's Kupang area. The results of the study indicate that actions that the Church can take in tackling the problem of poverty are by opening a Multipurpose Cooperative (KSU), creating employment opportunities, Short Term Assistance (Lumbung Yusuf), and long-term assistance (annual assistance). Through this action, the Church has reduced poverty in Kupang.