In 2015, the World Day for Overcoming Poverty (17 October) focused on the theme “Building a sustainable future by coming (…) Read more →
This support for the children created a link with their families in other areas of
“We must go beyond reciting facts and reach out to everyone, because time is running out and it’s always the (…) Read more →
No matter what field people work in, there is always a link with poverty.
ATD Ireland 2024 year in review.
our Community Activists focusing on building up the confidence to speak out, in link
“Socio-Economic Discrimination: Through the Creative Lens”, an art exhibit in Dublin Ireland.
More artwork featured in the Art Workshop Booklet (add link to pdf of booklet).
In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly recognized October 17 as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. In (…) Read more →
This made it possible to make the link between human rights and poverty, and to change
Recently, the European Journal of Social Work published an article called “Poverty, exclusion and child protection practice: the contribution of (…) Read more →
Below are excerpts and a link to the article abstract that appeared in February 2017
On February 15, 2024, ATD Fourth World delegates gathered at the World Bank headquarters in Washington DC.
In a video link from Paris, Duflo began by stating her “great respect for ATD Fourth
On 10-14 June 2015, a training session was held for in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, for young people who work with (…) Read more →
organised both to reinforce the personal commitment of each participant and also in link
In 2012, ATD Fourth World Volunteer Corps members, Mariana Guerra and Eduardo Simas, moved with their two sons to Mirantão, a rural village in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. They wanted to join in the daily work of the local inhabitants, and especially to think together with them about overcoming poverty.
Mariana and Eduardo say, “We are seeking to establish a link between the dignity
Coincidence? While the President of the Central African Republic (CAR) assembled some of the country’s well-known figures to reflect on (…) Read more →
One participant made the link to what has been happening in the country: “As Muslims
