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Who are we?-
Mme Alwine de Vos van Steenwijk, Honorary President of International Movement ATD Fourth World has died -
The Movement relies on people’s commitment -
Text of the General Assembly of the International Movement ATD Fourth World -
Joseph Wresinski -
Death of Francine de La Gorce -
The Volunteer Corps of the International Movement ATD Fourth World. A belief in humanity -
It’s all a question of links - Involvement in Burkina Faso -
When security creates exclusion … -
Experiences of one full-time volunteer in the UK -
Rejeanne -
Rachelle -
Jean Philippe -
He freed me from the inevitability of extreme poverty
ATD Fourth World International Structure and Activity Reports-
The International Movement ATD Fourth World -
Report 2006 -2009 -
The International Leadership Team’s best wishes for 2010 -
Leading ATD Fourth World -
A new International Leadership Team -
Excerpts from the International Leadership Team’s mandate -
History of the International Leadership Team
News and Perspectives from the International Leadership Team of ATD Fourth World-
Hope for Haiti: People Living in Extreme Poverty Invite Us to Build New Relationships -
"It Takes a Child to Raise a Village": an intergenerational assembly hosted in the United States -
The intelligence of the people living in extreme poverty is useful for fighting global warming -
Violence against children living in extreme poverty -
“Faced with the violence of extreme poverty, how can each of us play an active role in searching for peace?” : A Colloquium Responding to the Key Issues in Society -
9/11 Ten Years Later: “No False Patriotic Wreath” -
The power of Africa -
Three recommendations made by Eugen Brand, Director general of the International Movement ATD Fourth World, at the end of the Colloquium “Extreme poverty is violence, breaking the silence, searching for peace” -
There Is No Peace Possible Without Creators Of Peace -
The partnership between the most disadvantaged in Europe and the Council of Europe has contributed to a better understanding of the indivisible and universal nature of human rights. -
Let’s Dare To Work For Justice And Peace! -
Implementation of our Contract of Common Commitments and the new steps to be taken for 2012 and beyond -
International Day of Families -
Breaking the silence -
Beitouna, a community organisation in Lebanon -
Message from Eugen Brand, Director General, International Movement ATD Fourth World
Unknown volunteers-
Rebuilding for Everyone with Everyone -
At the Festival, we dare to go out, because everyone can participate -
We’re children fighting to eradicate poverty -
The Hills of Hope -
Working and Learning Together in Guatemala -
We fight for people’s rights on a daily basis Sambre-Avesnois Region, France -
Regaining dignity and raising our heads together. Tarbes (France) -
New technologies for all in Madagascar -
International Year of Volunteers + 10: a series of videos
What are we doing?-
What the Fourth World Movement Does -
How to make a link with my commitment and this world in crisis -
Our Ambition for a World Where People in Extreme Poverty Count
Reaching out to people in extreme poverty
Promoting access to knowledge, culture and education.
Leading pilot projects to guarantee everybody access to their fundamental rights.
Informing and mobilizing citizens, civil society, the authorities and institutions.-
Discussing, meeting, speaking out, and living together, to ensure rights for all -
Striving Together to End Poverty
European Solidarity Caravans-
The caravans are passing by in DVD…!* -
« What is the use of the caravan project? Why all this fuss about the caravans ?” -
Poland : « the caravan is hope ! » -
The 18th of October… -
The 1st Caravan in Nantes: testimonies and photos -
Caravan 2 in Poland : We count the farandoles but each farandole counts. -
Between England and Poland the caravan 2 meets the association Barka -
The convoy comes to Camberwell in London! -
English caravan presentation -
The man who built a second shower -
The European Youth Caravan n°2 in Britany -
Video : Fougeres, "the meeting place" -
On the importance of the "second encounter". -
Video : The Caravan in Breda -
European Map about the stops of the Caravans of Solidarity -
European Solidarity Caravans
Conducting research to expand knowledge on poverty.
Working for participation by, and representation of, disadvantaged population groups within local, national, and international bodies.
Where are we?
Africa
Burkina Faso-
Building vibrant communities; strengthening capacities for justice, equity, and collective action -
The minister of Promotion of Human Rights invites an ATD Fourth World Movement delegation -
Poor and rich, hand in hand -
Together, we are stronger. -
An appeal from the hearts of the children of Africa -
It’s all a question of links - Part2 - The encounter between the city and the village in Burkina Faso -
It’s all a question of links - Part 1- Involvement in Burkina Faso
Central African Republic-
Singing with friends in Bangui -
International meeting in Bangui: young adults thinking outside the box. -
Stallone and Ibrahim, two enthusiastic young people participant of the "Together for the others" meeting in Bangui, Central African Republic. 3 to 9 of January 2011. -
African Youth Meeting: "Together for the others" -
Tokwa ti a masséka -
And what about us? We’re not human beings? -
The youths believe it!
Democratic Republic of Congo
Ivory Coast
Mali
Rwanda
Senegal-
New world governance: Together, taking responsibility to fight against extreme poverty. -
Storytell with me -
Senegal (2) – How to keep going when faced with an uncertain future -
A school opened in a poor neighborhood by a friend of the Movement
Tanzania-
Kisangani Smith Group -
We are already involved in this fight for the rights of our children, for the rights of all the children
Newsletters-
Newsletter April 2012 -
Newsletter February 2012 -
Newsletter Dicember 2011 -
Newsletter September 2011 -
Newsletter June 2011 -
Newsletter January 2011 -
Newsletter November 2010 -
Newsletter September 2010 -
Newsletter June 2010 -
Newsletter April 2010 -
Newsletter February 2010 -
December 2009 Newsletter -
September 2009 Newsletter -
June 2009 Newsletter -
April 2009 Newsletter -
February 2009 Newsletter -
December 2008 Newsletter -
September 2008 Newsletter -
June 2008 Newsletter -
April 2008 Newsletter -
January 2008 Newsletter -
October 2007 Newsletter -
September 2007 Newsletter
Reference documents
Indian Ocean
Asia-
All Together In Dignity Asian Forum. May 2012 -
All Together in Dignity Asian Forum : October 2011 -
All Together in Dignity Asian Forum : May 2011 -
All Together in Dignity Asian Forum : December 2010 -
All Together in Dignity : Asian Forum Newsletter June 2010 -
All Together in Dignity : Asian Forum Newsletter January 2010 -
All Together in Dignity : Asian Forum Newsletter October 2009
Philippines-
Festival of Learning 2012 -
Family Day at UP Diliman -
Art against extreme poverty in the Philippines -
International Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty 2011 -
ATD Walking Exhibit -
Festival of learning - Sharing the world’s knowledge -
October 17 th in Manila : -
We all need to have art and beauty in our lives -
Festival of Learning in Philippines -
ATD Fourth World gives the poor food for the heart through art -
OCTOBER 17 Manila 2007 -
CALL TO ACTION in the Philippines -
Gold Under the Bridge -
Street Libraries in Manila
Thailand
North America
Canada-
Enlightenment through Art -
October 17 2011 International Day for The Eradication of Poverty York Region -
Essence of the Fatal Rose -
Getting Closer -
Contribution to the 2nd action plan consultation for the fight against poverty in Quebec -
Urs Kehl: Paintings out of the box (II) -
we can’t ignore people who are living next to us, who are suffering like that. -
Urs Kehl: Paintings out of the box (I) -
International Seminar on the Impact of the World Day to Overcome Extreme Poverty
United States of America-
It Takes a Child to Raise a Village -
"It Takes a Child to Raise a Village": an intergenerational assembly hosted in the United States -
Occupying North America “Usually, we are invisible” -
ATD Fourth World Movement USA 2012 National Plan -
Let us put you on our map! -
Yvenson, a Young Delegate From Haiti -
Newsletter December 2010 -
From Poverty to Political Dialogue -
Create to be free to be together… -
International Youth speak out on Poverty Policy Event for Oct 17, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty -
In the Heart of Appalachia, Thousands of Americans Look for Health Care -
Fourth World’s Movement USA’s principal projects -
Thursday’s After School at Centennial Heights -
The seminar“Not Meant to Live like This” in New Orleans seen by an intern volunteer -
Not meant to live like this -
Three different events in New York for the 17th of October 2009 -
Eradicating Extreme Poverty -
Obama’s Nobel Prize: Peace, Service and Ending Poverty -
October 17th, 2008 - the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, in New York -
Is Obama’s election a chance for the poorest? -
Promoting Full Employment and Decent Work for All -
Street Libraries -
Unleashing Hidden Potential
Latin America and Carribean
Bolivia
Guatemala-
Peace, a construction for all people by all people -
Guatemala - Young people who get involved -
Daniel was 15
Haïti-
“Yon vwa pou pep la” (One Voice for the People): the ATD Fourth World contribution in preparation for the International Conference of Donors for a New Future in Haiti. -
In the midst of difficulty, sharing knowledge is a time for joy, meeting others, and getting involved -
One month after the earthquake: Families in extreme poverty struggle against injustice, but their efforts backfire -
"They have to have a voice in their future, in the future of Haiti" -
Yvenson, a Young Delegate From Haiti -
The hidden side of Haiti’s emergency assistance -
Haitians trust us because we act together -
ATD Fourth World Haiti program 2011-2014 -
Donations received for Haiti in 2010 and their use -
Extremely difficult daily life questions emergency policies put in place. -
October 17, the day where people gather together to strive to end poverty, is gaining momentum. -
News of the Movement ATD Fourth World in Haiti -
Open letter to all those who support us -
Haïti – example of courage and resourcefulness -
Haiti: Toward a New Human Community Based on the Dignity of Each Person -
A first in the Grande Ravine district : Food aid that aims to not forget anyone and happens without violence. -
The people of Haiti are not cursed -
Two PowerPoint presentations about Haïti -
Like the Phoenix, You Will Rise Again -
Three songs in the Haitian Kreyol language -
ATD Fourth World’s Work in Haiti, and Support from Around the World -
How Extreme Poverty Separates Parents and Children -
Unheard Voices Are Needed to Focus the Ambitions for Haiti’s Reconstruction -
Haiti: emergency support and support in the long run -
Preventing further trauma in Haiti! -
News from our team in Haiti -
Preventing further trauma in Haiti -
Connecting Our Daily Lives to Haiti -
Some news from members of ATD Fourth World in Haiti from the neighborhoods where ATD has built links for more than 20 years, and where our team lives, as do several of the allies who work closely with it -
MAKE AN ONLINE DONATION -
Haiti: Together, Now and in the Long Run -
WRITE A MESSAGE OF SUPPORT -
Haïti, symposium on “Extreme poverty as a challenge to democracy” -
A Health Promotion Project in Haiti
Honduras
Mexico
Peru
Europe
Belgium
France-
On the occasion of the International Day for the eradication of poverty, the government announces that poverty is decreasing. But is this reflecting the reality? -
Housing for all -
Social racism soon seen as a crime? -
ATD Fourth World France changes hands -
Cabaret night “Sharing young talents for Haiti” -
Roma, travellers, families living in poverty: faced with the orchestration of suspicion, fear and control, ATD Fourth World calls for a civic outcry
Germany
Ireland-
Vulnerable bearing brunt of recession, says McVerry -
RTE Radio Interview -
Saying No to Poverty, Yes to Human Rights -
Stories of Struggle and Solidarity
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Poland-
Good Energy for All! -
Volunteers against exclusion -
One Saturday in Kielce… -
Polish section of ATD Fourth World demands that polish government signs to the European Social Charter -
Street Libraries in Poland -
Going Beyond Differences of Language and Culture -
Inauguration of a Commemorative Stone in Kielce
Portugal
Spain
Switzerland-
October 17 in Geneva -
Overall Strategy for Fighting Poverty and Social Exclusion: a Major Breakthrough and Improvement Strategy with People Living in This Situation -
A National Centre is Reborn
United Kingdom
Nationals’ Internet Sites
Other websites of ATD Fourth World
You can help
Get involved
Join our international team of full-time volunteers-
Meet Karol Lainez and Alejandro Aparicio -
The Volunteer Corps of the International Movement ATD Fourth World. A belief in humanity
Make a donation
Striving Together to End Poverty : Sign Online-
Striving Together to End Poverty : Sign Online -
Call to action -
History -
The signatories : Striving Together to End Poverty -
About October 17th -
Message released for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, October 17, 2009 -
Let us work together to tend new ways of living together -
October 17th, 2008 - the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, in New York
With the Children : Tapori-
A short quizz on maths, geography and… imagination! -
The Rights of the Child – how far have we come? -
Tapori’s 2008-2009 International Campaign
Fundraising
Greeting cards
Themes
Poverty and family-
Strong families, strong children -
Who and what does a child need to grow? -
Weaving a social fabric strong enough to prevent poverty from separating children from their parents -
How Extreme Poverty Separates Parents and Children -
Preventing further trauma in Haiti -
The role of the family in protecting children and fighting poverty
Meetings and events
Studies and research on family
Human Rights-
Fourth meeting of the International Committee for October 17 held at the United Nations Headquarters (New York) -
Moving towards Guiding Principles on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights -
The UN Human Rights Council adopts a resolution on the draft Guiding Principles on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights -
Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children -
The value of trust -
Hunger for Bread,
Hunger for Roses -
Dignity in the Face of Extreme Poverty -
United Nations Draft Guiding Principles - "Extreme Poverty and Human Rights: The Rights of the Poor"
Policy forums and participation
Human Activity
The right to live on earth-
Unheard Voices Are Needed to Focus the Ambitions for Haiti’s Reconstruction -
Not meant to live like this -
Do we have the right to live on this earth ? -
Participation in the World Summit on Sustainable Development
Violence, peace and extreme poverty
Colloquium 2012: Extreme poverty is Violence. Breaking the Silence. Searching for Peace-
Understanding the violence faced by people in chronic poverty and the pathways towards peace -
Violence and the trivialisation of poverty -
Peace and mutual recognition -
Effective participatory action through collective knowledge -
All the Videos of the Colloquium: Extreme poverty is Violence. Breaking the Silence. Searching for Peace
Participatory research "Violence suffered by people in poverty"
Other partnerships
FAQ-
The United Nations Secretary-General receives the results of the Call To Action campaign in New York. -
Video presentation of the October 17th 2007 campaign -
Ending Extreme Poverty, A Road to Peace
Frequently Asked Questions-
What are the definitions of poverty ? -
How many people living in poverty are there? -
Is poverty increasing or diminishing? -
What is needed to eliminate extreme poverty? -
What can I do ? -
What causes extreme poverty? -
Isn’t it more important to fight poverty in Southern countries rather than in Northern countries? -
How is ATD Fourth World financed? -
Why does ATD Fourth World talk about Joseph Wresinski? -
What’s the difference between ATD Fourth World and other NGOs that fight against poverty?
International
International Action-
Human Rights need to be integrated in the Sustainable Development Agenda -
Eradicating extreme poverty, a must for sustainable societies -
ATD Fourth World cautiously welcomes the determination of the G20 to strengthen the social dimension of globalisation and the recognition of the importance of social protection floors. -
The global crisis cannot be used as a pretext to scale back on ambitions to eradicate extreme poverty and inequality -
Development is sustainable only when it includes everyone -
No freedom or democracy while extreme poverty persists -
Extreme Poverty and World Governance -
ATD Fourth World at the World Social Forum in Dakar -
European young people from the International Movement ATD Forth World meet Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the UN -
European youth appeal to the UN Secretary-General for a fairer world -
Ban Ki-Moon meets a delegation of European Young People from ATD Fourth World -
Press Release on the meeting of ATD Fourth World youths with the President of the European Parliament and the Secretary-General of the United Nations -
Focus on Young Anti-poverty Activists in the North and South -
People in extreme poverty, absent partners in the Millennium Development Goals -
Report 2006 -2009 -
Key challenges for the upcoming World Summit to remobilize the fight against poverty -
Emerging from the crisis leaving no one behind
With the United Nations-
United Nations Draft Guiding Principles - "Extreme Poverty and Human Rights: The Rights of the Poor" -
61st Annual Department of Public Information and the NGO community Conference -
Draft Guiding Principles on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights -
Youth from ATD-FWM New York at a panel discussion with UNICEF on ’Children in an Urban World’ -
Young people from New York contribute to the UNICEF report “The State of the World’s Children: Children in an Urban World” -
Contribution by the International Movement ATD Fourth World to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development zero draft outcome document. -
From poverty to sustainability: People at the centre of inclusive development. -
Observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2011: "From Poverty to Sustainability- People at the Centre of Inclusive Development" -
Plight of poor people highlighted on anti-poverty day -
Millions of children from very poor families still do not have access to schools where they could succeed. -
Gender and Extreme Poverty -
A potential step forward for those who are furthest from claiming their rights -
World governance must be built on the efforts and knowledge of people in extreme poverty, placing human rights at its centre -
Building vibrant communities; strengthening capacities for justice, equity, and collective action -
Director General Eugen Brand and 17-year-old Crystal Dantzler Speak on UNICEF Panel -
Need for a rights-based approach to eradicate extreme poverty founded on the knowledge of people with first-hand experience -
ATD Fourth World Youth activists in Action at the United Nations -
Human rights and participation of people in extreme poverty: the keys to achieving the MDGs by 2015 -
The UN Human Rights Council adopts a resolution on the draft Guiding Principles on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights -
UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights -
Meeting with Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro - Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations -
A Tapori Vision of a World Fit for Children -
The United Nations Secretary-General receives the results of the Call To Action campaign in New York. -
UN Report on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
With European institutions-
Youth Appeal to Europe : “We have trouble understanding this world but we want to find our place in it” -
“Appeal to each person and to European officials”, at the Commemorative Stone in Honour of the Victims of Extreme Poverty on the Esplanade of the European Parliament: photos -
"Joining with young people to rid Europe of poverty and exclusion" -
The Fourth World European Committee -
The European Fourth World People’s Universities -
Cercle de pensée Joseph Wresinski -
European Fourth World Solidarity -
European Fourth World People’s University, held at the EESC on 5th March: the videos -
Press release International Movement ATD Fourth World. European Fourth World People’s University at the EESC 5th March 2012 -
Citizens united for a Europe active against persistent poverty -
Citizens united for a Europe active against persistent Poverty -
A delegation of the International Movement ATD Fourth World, Among Which Young European People, Met by Commissioner for Education, Culture and Youth, Androulla Vassiliou -
Upholding Fundamental Rights for a Europe free from extreme poverty -
Millions to be silenced say leading agencies -
ATD Fourth World’s comments on the European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion -
Appeal from European young people -
ATD Fourth World present in the European Council -
The 2010 Djynamo Gathering: images of the meeting -
A fantastic energy brought on by the Djynamo gathering -
Young Europeans Gather Against Poverty -
Who and what does a child need to grow? -
ATD Fourth World asks the European Union to create a full set of performance indicators to monitor the fight against poverty and social exclusion. -
Invert the priorities, place the fight against poverty at the top of the list of priorities for the EU. -
With ATD Fourth World: Young people want to create a Europe which leaves no one behind -
Let’s make combating poverty as high a priority as the main objectives for Europe.
With Civil Society - Coalitions
Research and Studies-
Eradicating Extreme Poverty -
Millennium Development Goals: People living in Extreme Poverty Speak Out
Presentation
Sessions and Seminars
Campus Files-
International Summer University - Campus 2010: Becoming Agents of Knowledge Together -
Campus 2009 -
Campus 2007 -
Campus 2006 -
Campus 2005
Insecurity and Extreme Poverty in Europe-
FORECASTING POSSIBLE FUTURES -
GLOOMY PROSPECTS IN EUROPE BY 2010 -
Speech by Mr Patrick Venturini -
Speech by Mr Frans Polen -
Speech by Mr Herman Van Breen -
Bronislaw Geremek, Historian, former Foreign Minister of Poland -
Speech by Mr Hugues De Jouvenel -
Speech by Xavier Godinot -
Report on Workshop 1 by Mr François Vandamme, General Advisor to the Federal Ministry for Labour. -
Report on Workshop 2 by Mrs Marjorie Jouen -
Report on Workshop 3 by Louis Join-Lambert -
Report on Workshop 4 by Gerard Fonteneau -
Report on Workshop 5 by Ms Fran Bennett -
Speech by Béatrice Derroitte -
Speech by Mr Marc Couillard -
Speech by Claude Ferrand -
Speech by Mr Azzédine Abdelmadjid -
Debate animated by Ms Lizin -
Address of Philippe Maystadt, President of the EIB -
Conclusion by Bruno Couder
Publications-
Extreme Poverty and World Governance -
Guidelines for the Merging of Knowledge and Practices -
Recent Publications -
Participatory Approaches to Attacking Extreme Poverty -
Persistent poverty in Europe in 2015
Fonto - History of the poorest in Europe
Sharing Experiences Worldwide
A Forum of Committed People-
“There’s life after prison” -
"People are beginning to stand up" -
"This Sharing Makes us More Understanding" -
Making Community Activities a Collective Achievement -
Women’s Employment Stories, a Source of Knowledge -
Pedro’s Life Lessons -
Beitouna, a community organisation in Lebanon
Letter to Friends Around the World-
May We Dare Work Toward Justice And Peace! -
Ending Extreme Poverty: A Utopian Vision? -
Keeping the Promise -
Together Now and in the Long Run -
Living means helping others to live -
Milestones and Basic Articles of the Convention -
Everday Artisans of the Rights of the Child -
Calling on Others: Striving Together to End Poverty -
Building peace beginning with people in extreme poverty -
A new force stronger than extreme poverty -
Are we really so different from one another? -
Our Path Lies Before Us -
We are equals -
Intercultural dialogue and communication
Pooling Knowledge and Experiences-
"Testimonies of other friends help us to broaden our thinking." -
"The crisis issues a challenge to our imagination and our solidarity"
Influencing International Organizations
Memory and Knowledge.
Fundraising



