As I grow older, I’ve come to realize that personal effort often pales in comparison to the power of existing social systems. Poverty isn’t just about the lack of financial resources—what’s even more disheartening is that discussions about poverty are usually led by those who have never experienced it themselves.
Well, it depends on the area you are referring to, and of course, when someone is deficient in such an area, then it could be said to be poor in that area. But widely, it's finances that poverty is being related and it is a disease which no one can pray for. The reasons for power are also many, it could be personal inefficiencies or financial scarcity, while personal inefficiency is the worst, even if you do not have the financial resources, your wisdom and creativity may still be enough to set you right.
But what I won't agree with is that "discussions about poverty are usually led by those who have never experienced it themselves," No, both the poor and rich discuss poverty, just the way both rich and poor discuss riches and wealth. And for the two different classes not experiencing it doesn't mean they can't imagine it.