Poverty Stoplight
Household wellbeing across 10 dimensions, 50 indicators.
Method endorsement
Dr Martin Burt — creator of the Poverty Stoplight — on dignity, autonomy and community-led development at the Cerrito Forum 2025. Read on Miller Center →
See your household at a glance
Red, yellow, green — paint the picture of your life
The Stoplight is a simple, honest snapshot of how your household is doing across 10 areas — from income and health to education and safety.
- 1Read each indicatorEach card explains a part of life (food, water, housing, work…).
- 2Tap the lightTap the coloured dot to cycle Red (struggling) → Yellow (managing) → Green (thriving). Be honest — nothing is shared without your consent.
- 3Watch it growEach green you add lifts your Impact score and triggers fresh recommendations from the AI.
Tips
- •If you're unsure, pick yellow — it's a starting point, not a final answer.
- •Come back monthly to update. The historical chart below shows your progress over time.
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Historical progress
Green indicators trending up · last 8 months
AI recommendations
- • Apply for NHIS micro-coverage — closes Healthcare gap.
- • Enroll in Digital Skills path — unlocks 3 jobs near you.
- • Join community borehole project — improves Environment score.