The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2025 highlights a powerful theme: Ending social and institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect and effective support for families.
Poverty is not only about material hardship, but also about the way institutions interact with people, especially in moments of vulnerability.
To honour this day, students from the MA Poverty, Policy and Development Practice reflected on their lives and motivations.
“75% of which benefited Indigenous and ethnic communities”
Author's summary: Eradicating poverty requires respect and support for vulnerable families.