Who we are
Poverty is violence, and it threatens the inherent dignity of those who endure it.
ATD Fourth World
ATD (All Together in Dignity) Fourth World is an international movement of solidarity. Work among and in collaboration with the most excluded families worldwide. Founded in 1957 by Joseph Wresinski, ATD Fourth World brings together women and men from all cultures and social classes and is active in over 30 countries.
ATD Fourth World is an international non-governmental organization with no religious or political affiliation. We work along side and in collaboration with people in poverty. We believe that a world without poverty is possible.
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Reports
2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2017 International Report (...)
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Our Vision
We hold a vision of a world without poverty, a society where each person is (...)
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Our Mission
Overcome Poverty ATD Fourth World works to overcome poverty by seeking out people living in (...)
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Our History
Started in an emergency housing camp in France in the 1950s, ATD Fourth World has (...)
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Organization and Governance
Since its founding, ATD Fourth World has worked to build governance structures that will allow (...)
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Ethics and Finances
Working towards greater consistency between our financial practices and our goal of eradicating poverty, ATD (...)
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FAQ
How many people living in poverty are there? What are the definitions of poverty ? (...)