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
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.
On September 10, French President Emanuel Macron visited a Family Centre run by ATD Fourth World in Noisy le Grand, (…) Read more →
Mr President, to begin we have done a quick round of introductions.
Monica Jahangir, Executive Director of ATD Fourth World USA on developing trust with people in poverty.
Over these 60 years, profound relationships of friendship and solidarity have been
Rights in Name Only: In Spain, application hurdles keep program recipients out.
In Spain, for example, people who have been out of work for a long time are eligible
No matter the period, young people should never be disregarded.
Volunteer Corps members, choose to live in this under-served neighbourhood and have
Mental anguish is a key element of poverty, yet often overlooked in the rush to examine external factors such as income, housing, and employment.
ATD Fourth World members who have experienced poverty talked about how foster care
Eighty-one members of ATD Fourth World from 24 countries and speaking 13 different languages came together from 10 to 17 (…) Read more →
My wife was afraid to let me go, but I told her to have faith.
Axelle Brodiez-Dolino is a historian whose focus is anti-poverty movements. Here she talks about the historical perceptions of people in poverty.
The “local� poor (those residing in the same village, district, or nation) have
