Christina from Ireland describes a life controlled by “the system” from childhood on and her life in the homeless services.
One weekend, my best friend thought it would be funny to have a chat with him and
ATD members meet people and groups in Europe, to learn about initiatives they take alongside people living in extreme poverty.
such as coming to play with children, or visiting with chairs in order to sit and chat
In Burkina Faso, the loss of a simple identity paper can cause a cascade of problems, especially for people who already face many difficulties in their lives.
Bintou, explains that these gatherings are more than just getting together to chat
Participants talk about ATD’s Working and Learning Together program in Guatemala: recycling, decent working conditions, and self-confidence.
In other jobs, you only have 15 minutes to eat and no time to chat.
“We all need a friend, not just someone who gives us money or clothes”, says person in Ireland who feels this is central to overcome poverty.
I chat with the patients and he or she would tell me a story.
A Story Garden in a flea market brings about positive changes for children, families, and the local community.
Inside the trailer, children draw, play, and chat with new friends.
African women speak out through Merging Knowledge. ATD Tanzania creates an environment so women in poverty can voice opinions freely.
Dar-Es-Salaam, immediately made us feel welcome and invited us to sit in the courtyard to chat
ATD members in Guatemala listen, share and band together in the face of poverty and COVID-19.
know what it means to be alone, when nobody worries about you or takes the time to chat
In Guatemala during lockdown, ATD Fourth World Activists make sure that people isolated by deep poverty are not forgotten.
time though she used to come to the Fourth World House to have a cup of coffee and chat
A few months after the earthquake in Haiti Jane Birkin visited and left a lasting impression.
step of the way,� remembers Jacqueline Plaisir, “She saw how they stopped to chat
