The Letter to Friends Around the World is not simply a collection of testimonies. It is received as an encounter with voices that too often go...
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Summary of the 2026 Consultation
Every year, October 17 marks an international mobilisation to give a voice to those who struggle every day against poverty. The theme chosen for...
International Poster for October 17, 2026
A consultation was launched in February, inviting people who face poverty and exclusion every day, as well as those standing in solidarity with...
Concept Note for October 17, 2026
The Concept Note from the International Committee for October 17 is ready! It is the result of the consultation held in February with the network of...
Press Release: Villarceaux Declaration
AS BILLIONAIRES' WEALTH SOARS, INEQUALITY REACHES ALARMING LEVELS - LARGE PARTS OF HUMANITY SUFFER HUNGER AND MISERY — THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE...
Share Your Views on the Theme for October 17!
Following the exchange of ideas launched during the February 2025 consultation on the main theme for 2026 and 2027, we now invite you to share your...
Giving Back Dignity and Providing Opportunities to the Most Vulnerable
I am the coordinator and founding member of the NGO, MEABF Mutuelle de Micro-Entrepreneurs pour l’Amour du Bien-Être Familial (Mutual Organisation...
Uniting for the Dignity of All
In this Letter to Friends around the World, we are pleased to share more true stories from people making a difference. They allow us once again to...
Breaking the Chains of Injustice: the voice of rural women
Seynabou Mbengue, from the Federation of Senegalese NGOs (FONGS – a rural initiative) based in Thiès, Senegal, shared these words with us in the...
17 October: Message from the President of the International Committee
Message of Solidarity 2025 October 17 is a day of togetherness and hope. On this day, our global family of “we the peoples”, children and adults,...
Appointment of six new members to the International Committee for October 17
We are pleased to announce the appointment of 6 new members to the International Committee for October 17. The Committee was established in 2008 to...
Letter to Friends Around the World no. 112
United in respect and support for families! Dear friends, Thank you all so much for your energetic participation in our October 17 theme...