Aye Aye Win

President of the International Committee for October 17

Let’s choose the theme for October 17, 2025, together!

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....

Promoting Youth Participation in Local Governance

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...

The Stakes of Participation

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,...

Participation, so that every voice is heard and valued

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....

Going forward beyond challenges

Letter to Friends around the World (No. 111) 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....

The Gorée Declaration

On October 18, 2024, the International Committee for October 17, gathered at the end of its 10th biennial meeting in Dakar, came together at the House of Slaves, on Gorée Island, to reveal a solemn Declaration. “We, the members of the International Committee for...

Let’s look back at your October 17 events in 2024

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....