In Ireland, social work students learn from ATD Community Activists. One student said, “It made me evaluate what kind of social worker I want to be.”
I don’t have much of a voice myself.
The theme for this year’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is peaceful and inclusive societies. The commemorative event, (…) Read more →
The courses in civic education, supported by Tangaza University College, have run
“Ending poverty is not a matter of charity but a question of justice.” – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in (…) Read more →
Drawing on her own experience, she explained: “If you have more than two thousand
One of ATD’s newest teams is a group called “Friends of ATD Fourth World” in Cameroon.
I feel we have achieved three important things during this short time.
A child in Spain finds acceptance in a Street Library and helps his sister. He also becomes a man and doesn’t forget one very important event.
Admittedly, the team could have continued the Street Library without worrying about
After attacks in Beirut and Paris, a diversity of ATD Fourth World members from around the world sent messages of solidarity and hope.
international center is located on the outskirts of Paris, messages of solidarity have
People in poverty want work and responsibility. Only then can they live in dignity. This is the true meaning of human rights.
light of this perspective, all people, whatever their philosophies and beliefs, have
Festival of shared talents Sofia highlights skills and crafts while seeking participation of people facing poverty, exclusion and discrimination.
The area is home to a variety of social groups who rarely have access to art and
In Democratic Republic of Congo, a woman shares her work to help neighbours earn a living too.
people In her work, Mamma Louise sees the opportunity to help people who do not have
What do we really know about poverty? Poverty is not just a lack of money; it is multidimensional. It affects (…) Read more →
People experiencing poverty have little margin for error in the choices that they
