ATD Director General describes how one community struggles with the effects of climate change and their ingenious solution to flooding.
In his part of the city, the residents have to manage their own garbage because there
The world needs a better definition of poverty and children in Tanzania are helping find one.
For example some children have to travel long distances to school.
Message from Mr. Cassam Uteem, president of the International Movement ATD Fourth World, on the World Day for Overcoming Poverty (…) Read more →
Despite the enormous sacrifices that parents living in poverty have to make in order
Concluding plenary session – ATD Quart Monde-UNESCO 26 January 2012 Good morning everyone, ladies, gentlemen, dear guests, researchers, academics and (…) Read more →
I would like to thank you all for the efforts you have made during the past three
Extreme poverty eradication projects ill-adapted to people’s needs. Colloquium ” Extreme poverty is Violence. Breaking the Silence. Searching for Peace” (…) Read more →
older than other children in the same classes, or because their parents do not have
“Conversations in Equality” The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) marked the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on (…) Read more →
These porters have formed an association, helping one another to deal with poverty
Joseph Wresinski on the subject of rethinking human activity and work and how everyone can fully participate in the life of the nation.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many people have lost their jobs.
Rome Monument Honours Victims of Poverty On November 9, Pope Francis was on his way to preside at the Eucharist (…) Read more →
“Since that first memorable October 17, we have commemorated this day of freedom
By adopting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights after the carnage of the second World War, the world’s nations proclaimed (…) Read more →
Without means, they continue to share what they have and to make room for people
Valuing people and the planet over profits.
the World Day for Overcoming Poverty Dear friends, During this past year, we have
