ATD Fourth World believes that “Poverty was created by people; only people can put an end to it.” This is (…) Read more →
“A person could build his whole life out of what we have received over these past
In a large shed, a board on the wall bears this cryptic message “Let people who think they don’t know (…) Read more →
There are things that need to be said and heard when they have been turning around
Following the overview of ATD’s work around the world in this past year, let us now consider the long-term impact of this work for families living in extreme poverty.
I cannot help thinking of some of the young people from these same families who have
Learn how effective participatory action can create impactful change in addressing extreme poverty and fostering collaboration.
“Although we have been preparing this colloquium for three years now, and we began
The Digital Divide during Covid-19: In the United Kingdom, feeling locked out.
Families in poverty have always had trouble accessing the Internet. Now, during
Since the first Conference on Sustainable Development in 1992, the number of people living in extreme poverty has increased in (…) Read more →
Resources such as food, energy and water are becoming scarce and while people have
Valuing people and the planet over profits.
the World Day for Overcoming Poverty Dear friends, During this past year, we have
The World Day for Overcoming Poverty, celebrated each year on October 17, brings together people who believe that in order to build a fair, united, and peaceful society, we must join forces by pulling the world’s strength and minds together.
living through hard times – hard times often caused by poverty – are those who have
In 2017, ATD Fourth World invited people around the world to document real-life “Stories of Change”. These stories are about (…) Read more →
Who could have imagined that?
This article has been adapted from one published 28 April 2020 on the ATD Fourth World USA web site. “If (…) Read more →
“If we are going to make it through this, we have to be encouraging.
