The ongoing work to improve the way poverty is reported in the UK media is ready to take a big step forward – and you can help. An Early Day Motion has been tabled in Parliament, condemning the use of
Each year, the Dignity, Agency, Power calendar tells stories of people who bring those values to life. This page features STEF BENSTEAD. In 2019, Stef wrote Second Class Citizens, looking at the shameful way the UK state has treated disabled
News of an exciting new partnership… and a call for churches to re-immerse themselves in their community relationships. Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. That quote by American author and activist Helen Keller is
Hundreds of people have been getting involved to mark Church Action on Poverty’s 40th anniversary this year. Many of you have donated to our appeal to support our community partners, have taken part in online events such as our quiz
Challenging times call for radical action. So it is today, and so it was in the summer of 1982, when Church Action on Poverty was launched. This article outlines the history of Church Action on Poverty. For more information on
Watch a video of one of the powerful poems featured in our new anthology.
The 2022 Dignity, Agency, Power calendar include stories from today and from previous inspiring campaigns in the movement to end poverty. Here, we look at the Debt On Our Doorstep campaign. It just isn’t right for institutions to exploit vulnerable
“We all want a better world. We have the money, we have the expertise, we have the technologies. It’s just political will.” Those are the words of Wayne Green (pictured above) who has been striving to improve society for more
We’re delighted to announce the launch of a special publication to mark the 40th anniversary of Church Action on Poverty. Published by Wild Goose Publications, Dignity, Agency, Power contains all kinds of inspirational materials – drawing on our 40 years working to
