Sharing Experiences Worldwide

Permanent Forum on Extreme Poverty in the World

“So that no one will feel alone and powerless faced with extreme poverty, and so that no effort will be lost.” Joseph Wresinski, Founder

The Permanent Forum is a network of individuals and groups committed in various ways alongside populations living in poverty. It is facilitated by the International Movement ATD Fourth World.

Together Now and in the Long Run

Letter to Friends Around the World #73

In Haiti as elsewhere, families living in situations of the most extreme poverty show solidarity with others, day-in and day-out, despite the countless tragedies they have been through. Will they be at the heart of their country’s reconstruction and future?

Pedro’s Life Lessons

In Focus: Movement for the Abolition of Extreme Poverty, in Argentina

In this article, the founder of the Movement for the Abolition of Extreme Poverty tells us about Pedro, his struggle for dignity, and the “lessons of life” that he reveals to us. Spotlight on correspondents of the Permanent Forum on Extreme Poverty in the World.

"People are beginning to stand up"

In Focus: Rebuilding lives in the Dandara Camp, Brazil

Frei Gilvander and Rosário tell about their latest visits to the Dandara Camp, which welcomes families desperate to find shelter. They return home full of hope. Spotlight on correspondents of the Permanent Forum on Extreme Poverty in the World.

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A Forum of Committed People “We were overcome with discouragement. Some people just didn’t realize the scope of our action. Now we’ve been reborn, and we have each renewed our commitment… Thank you for giving us courage so that we can, in turn, give it to others.” A correspondent from Ivory Coast

Letter to Friends Around the World “I always read the Letter to Friends with much interest and admiration, often thinking to myself that I too have witnessed acts of courage, goodness and solidarity among the poorest people.” A correspondent from Burkina Faso

Pooling Knowledge and Experiences Correspondents of the Permanent Forum enrich the dialogue by adding their own experiences, knowledge and questions. In turn, they often gain a strengthened conviction that mutual support and sharing knowledge are key factors in ending extreme poverty.

Influencing International Organizations Permanent Forum correspondents play a large, often unrecognized role in reinforcing social ties in their communities. That’s why the Permanent Forum helps enable them to make their voices heard as stakeholders in international public life.

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