Children's views of poverty: in pictures

Jaden, 9: "Not having toys, no shoes." Photograph: Spencer Murphy/Save the Childr Amira, 8: "Lights, toaster, kettle, oven, fridge, microwave, tv these are the things I wouldn't have if I didn't have electricity. I feel lucky that we have enough money to pay for electricity because we can enjoy stuff more than when we don't." Photograph: Spencer Murphy/Save the Childr Jack, 12: "No education, no money for school, no money for bus." Photograph: Spencer Murphy/Save the Childr Liam, 11: "Can't buy clothes, can't buy food, can't buy footwear, can't buy house, can't buy motors, can't buy cleaning stuff like bleach, toothpaste, toothbrush." Photograph: Spencer Murphy/Save the Childr Shaya, 16: "I think it's not fair for the children who don't have the things they need because there are a lot of children who have more than what they need but some people don't have some of the most important stuff." Photograph: Spencer Murphy/Save the Childr Sydnee, 12: "The way I realise that someone may not have as much money as others is by the toys that they have or they might not even have toys. Also by the clothes they wear, or if their shoes or coat etc may not fit them and it may be a bit dirty and ratty. If their hair was dirty or knotty they may not have money to buy cleaning supplies for the body and for the house, or a hairbrush." Photograph: Spencer Murphy/Save the Childr Zakariah, 9: "A family, a pet and food. I would be sad if I didn't have these." Photograph: Spencer Murphy/Save the Childr Adam, 13: "I feel special due to the fact that their are many children who can't afford to get the basic things to live, like food, clothes and education." Photograph: Spencer Murphy/Save the Childr Billy, 13: "Not going to school." Photograph: Spencer Murphy/Save the Childr Claire, 16: "Not being able to have anything." Photograph: Spencer Murphy/Save the Childr