In November 2013, four interns: Antoine, Jean, Daniel, and Hector, entered the ATD Fourth World courtyard in Bangui. They had (…) Read more →
They gave free reign to the children, who painted an enormous tarp from the United Nations
ATD Fourth World members speak about citizen participation at an Emmaüs International event in France
Maryann Broxton, ATD Fourth World International representative to the United Nations
In the UK children and young people describe damaging experiences in a system of “care” that often harms and doesn’t help them.
with children and young people who have been in care for a report to the United Nations
In 2015, the World Day for Overcoming Poverty (17 October) focused on the theme “Building a sustainable future by coming (…) Read more →
* Réunion Island is located in the Indian Ocean, between the nations of Madagascar
ATD Fourth World held its annual General Assembly and convened its Board of Directors on 11 May 2019 . Delegates (…) Read more →
Eradication of Poverty, António Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations
This year’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty commemoration took the form of a series of interviews conducted in a public space at the UN in Geneva.
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Report on redefining poverty shows its many dimensions. A better understanding of the many ways people experience poverty is gaining speed.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been a pioneer in redefining
The ATD Fourth World Youth Group in New York has contributed to the report “The State of the World’s Children: (…) Read more →
As our 17-year-old peer Crystal told a United Nations panel in 2011, she was attacked
A couple who experienced homelessness courageously share with others what the 17 October Commemorative Stone means to them.
In 1992, the United Nations officially recognized October 17 as International Day
Children’s Visionary Ideas: When we listen, children surprise us. But their insight and ingenuity need grown up support to end child poverty.
year, Paula, Alma and Raquel represented their Tapori group to speak at the United Nations
