Overcoming Extreme Poverty

Last year, we selected the umbrella theme for 2024 and 2025, which is “Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment”. This year, we are pleased to launch the consultation process to choose the sub-theme for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in 2025.

This is the second article in our series on the participation of people directly affected by extreme poverty. It discusses an advocacy document written by the members of the Association of Young Entrepreneurs of Bonassama (AJE), a member of our Forum based in Douala (Cameroon).

This is the first article in our series on the participation of people directly impacted by poverty. It highlights the consultation process for choosing the theme for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty from the perspective of a group in Kielce, Poland. We hope it inspires readers, including Forum members, to organize similar efforts. Below, Paulina B. from Poland shares her local group’s experience during an April 2024 interview.

In the coming weeks, we propose to publish on the Forum on Overcoming Extreme Poverty website a few articles on the participation of people in extreme poverty. This participation can be the driving force for profound and lasting change, benefiting society as a whole.

At this time of the year, the Letter to Friends around the World (No. 111) traditionally echoes the various celebrations that have indeed taken place in the context of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. While the news from around the world is not uplifting, with the sounds and suffering stemming from wars and natural disasters, you will also find in this Letter testimonies of resilience.

In the wake of World Day to Overcome Extreme Poverty, it’s time to offer you a brief summary of the various celebrations that took place on every continent. At the Forum, we think it’s important to highlight your celebrations, actions and commemorations on October 17.

Videos and replay of october 17, 2024