People in poverty face obstacles and injustices when trying to access their basic rights to housing, education, family unity, health, and other areas. Fourth World Movement members offer one another support such as accompaniment to administrative meetings, advocacy at court hearings, and links to other organizations and resources. Facing obstacles and struggles together provides the knowledge and strength to formulate a message and plan of action at an organizational level, geared to change public attitudes and policy.

No single organization can end poverty and social isolation. Through volunteer service, training placements, and collaboration on publications and projects, the Fourth World Movement partners with community-based organizations, faith-based programs, policy-centered agencies, and public institutions. This helps build and strengthen commitment and actions against poverty in this country.

Link to partner organizations will come in the future. For full description of programs and paterneships, please see our latest Audit Narrative.

A basic principle of the Fourth World Movement is to learn from those who experience persistent poverty, then express that understanding. We undertake qualitative research with families in poverty themselves, based on the long-term relationships formed among members. We share insights and knowledge through our publications, presentations, and cooperation with other activists and organizations with the aim to sensitize, challenge, and mobilize academics, policy makers, and the general public.

Please consult and order from our publications page.