Supporting communities living in poverty

"Poverty is being told that I have nothing to offer my child and believing it"

Octber 17th celebrations in Dublin

Creating a dialogue ATD Fourth World has been involved for many years in supporting the efforts of people facing poverty and social exclusion to take an active role as members of their community and society more widely. Bringing people together from different backgrounds.




"It's where we feel welcomed and respected and where we feel that everyone has something to offer to others."

Octber 17th celebrations in Dublin Cross-Community meetings bring together people who are experts in poverty by experience - in local authority housing estates, in Bed-and-Breakfast or other temporary accommodation and among the Traveller community. Discussions focus on the concerns and efforts of those in poverty and invite a dialogue with statutory and non-governmental organisations about what brings real change into people's lives.


“People need culture at the same time as they need bread, not before, not after, at the same time.”

Creative workshop Outreach creative workshops help develop confidence and a sense of pride in isolated and excluded adults, young people and children.