RTE 1 Radio enable to hear the life, the suffering, the dreams from those who are never listened. Between monday 13th october to Friday 17th october, people living extreme poverty shared their life in "A living word" at exactly 6.40 am.
In Monroe, Louisiana, the October 17 commemoration was in partnership with the Desiard Street Shelter, some churches like the Good Shepherd Church, the Lutheran Church, Methodist church, organizations in the City like St Vincent de Paul, and other organizations who serve the people at the Desiard Street Shelter. For three years now, October 17 is celebrated with the people at the Desiard Street Shelter, where a hundred people show up every day for a hot lunch, wash their clothes, make (...)
On the occasion of October 17th, Mr. Cassam Uteem, former President of the Republic of Mauritius (1992-2002), and the International Movement ATD Fourth World announce the launching of the International Committee for October 17th.
Through this 6-minute video, discover the meaning and history behind October 17th, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, and the worldwide mobilization that takes place around this day each year.
17 October 2008
In preparation of the World Day to Overcome Extreme Poverty in Ireland, voices of those who’re never heard took place on the radio.continue
17 October 2007
"Action For Social Rights in collaboration with the Human Rights Committee and the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone organized a live radio panel discussion to commemorate the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on the theme: Ending Extreme Poverty, a Road to Peace."continue
ASAG, Albania Society for All Ages - Tirana
The importance of the war on poverty is not only for the sufferers, but it is important to construct a society that is proper for all and that the political structures must understand that it is (...)continue
Malou von arx Manila, Philippines
With out solidarity and unity with POLITICAL will, no one will ever witness the REDUCTION of 4th World scenes. We have to commit through PARTNERSHIP and NETWORKING from all sectors with full (...)continue
syed ejaz hussain shah (ngo computer literacy shelter welfare rawalpindi - gujarkhan district rawalpindi)
through better education for allcontinue
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