Join in Anti-Poverty Week 14 – 20 October 2012
Anti-Poverty Week in 2012 starts on 14 October and ends on 20 October. The UN’s International Anti-Poverty Day is 17 October.
Poverty Week focuses on poverty around the world, especially in the poorest countries but also in wealthier countries such as Australia. Its aims are to
- strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and within Australia;
- encourage research, discussion and action to address these problems, including action by individuals, communities, organisations and governments.
Interest has been growing steadily in Australia in recent years and activities such as public lectures, workshops, conferences, debates, concerts, displays, sports days, media briefings and other events have been organised. Last year, at least 600 organisations around Australia participated in more than 400 activities during Poverty Week, with a total participation of more than 10,000 people.
Some plans and suggestions
Everyone who wants to reduce poverty and hardship is encouraged to organise activities during Poverty Week or join in those being organised by other people. The activities can be large or small, and activities at local levels are especially welcome.
To find out what is happening or provide details of your event visit the Anti-Poverty week website. It also includes basic fact sheets, promotional material and links to sources of information and ideas about ways of reducing poverty and hardship.
For further information contact Anti-Poverty Week by telephone 1300 797 290 or email.
