Everything is born from a shared life, not from a theory”¹
In a neighbourhood of Tananarive recently flooded by storms, we are thinking with members of the Movement about the projects and actions we take on together. What is the most important thing? Where should we start? Mr Joseph joins the conversation: “The most important...
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Dear Friends,
We are very happy to bring you a special 17 October edition of our Letter to Friends Around the World. The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty this year is significant because it will be the first observance following the formal adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the General Assembly of the United...
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At the beginning of this year, our thoughts turn once more to the Haitian people. Five years after the earthquake, Haiti is in remembrance for the suffering that was caused and rekindling the hope that was dashed.
ATD Fourth World members remind us that in the aftermath of the destruction on the evening of the 12th January 2010, and amidst the...
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"Many people talk about our problems; many people think that we are a problem, that we have problems. This is not how we see ourselves. Problems are not what define us. What defines us is the questions we ask. And our first question is this: Do we matter for other people in this world? Are our hands, minds, and hearts useful for them?...
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In the heart of parents who live every day in conditions of exclusion and severe poverty, lies the hope for a world where each person has their place.
To create a future where suffering and constant deprivation will no longer exist, they devote themselves body and soul to their children's education, to make sure they do not abandon their...
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Wherever men and women are condemned to live in extreme poverty, human rights are violated. To come together to ensure those rights be respected is our solemn duty.
Joseph Wresinski
Poverty is a...
