Poverty is a violation of human rights. Fighting poverty is fighting for those rights to be respected for every man, (…) Read more →
People who are socially excluded often have little or no access to health care, and
Learn about the initiatives of ATD North America, connecting teams in the United States and Canada for meaningful social change.
We also have permanent representation at the United Nations in New York.
ATD Fourth World Belgium launched its new #StopPoverty, All Together in Dignity campaign in front of the Stock Exchange building (…) Read more →
held this event to raise awareness with all citizens, including both those who have
Bolivia – Since 2000, ATD Fourth World has had a team in the city of El Alto, the country’s second (…) Read more →
The majority of them have migrated there from rural areas.
By Jean Toussaint In March, I visited Warsaw to meet with members of ATD Fourth World-Poland who are leading a (…) Read more →
Future plans to organise respite stays for families in poverty to have a chance to
It has been over 60 years since the United Nations General Assembly adopted Universal Children’s Day to promote worldwide an awareness of the importance of improving children’s lives.
But certain conditions have to be met for them to be able to enjoy their right to
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How many have any kind of job training?
In a neglected suburb of Dakar, a community comes together to ensure everyone has dignified housing.
protective barriers with sand or rubble to keep their feet dry after the rains have
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.
Maryori Vasquez Delgado is an ATD Fourth World member who runs a street library in Peru. Below she talks about her experience.
I have a 1980s Volkswagen, and I realized it could be a useful part of the project
