The APLE Collective are part of a national movement that takes place every year on October 17th, known as the International Day to End Poverty.
We aim to amplify the voices of those impacted by poverty and eliminate the stigma surrounding poverty. We encourage individuals, organisations and charities to get involved in any way they can, whether it’s supporting on Twitter, hosting a local coffee morning or attending an event throughout the week.
The day is a platform for people living in poverty to speak out about their lives and struggles and to invite others to join them in the fight to end poverty. In the words of one participant: “It’s our day. We can say what we have in our hearts without shame, without embarrassment.” Five years later, the United Nations recognised 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and called on all nations to renew their commitment to fighting poverty.
Our #LightUpTheUKMap campaign.
The APLE Collective’s groundbreaking “Light Up The UK Map” campaign, aims to showcase the incredible efforts being made to tackle poverty and commemorate the International Day to End Poverty 2023 (IDEP). This initiative boldly brings together individuals with lived experiences during IDEP, ensuring their voices are heard loud and clear. Through the power of an interactive map, this campaign vividly illustrates the extent of solidarity and hard work taking place nationwide. Don’t miss out on discovering the awe-inspiring events happening near you!
IDEP Blog Posts
APLE at the APPG On Poverty #IDEP2022
During the week of International Day to End Poverty and Challenge Poverty Week APLE Collective visited the heart of government. We hosted the APPG Poverty on Wednesday 19th October at Portcullis House, APLE Collective members travelled the length and breadth of…
Travelling to London for APPG on Poverty
It has been nearly a decade since I started to travel to London Independently. London starting another day, it also revealed humans sleeping on pavements. And from riding bikes to riding buses, data and debit cards are king in London.…
Human Rights for #IDEP2022
MONDAY 17 OCTOBER 2022 Good morning ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Glasgow Square this fine morning. I’ve been asked to say a few words about Human Rights in relation to poverty. So, what are Human Rights? I like to compare HR…
Building Forward Together for IDEP 2021
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2021 is once again upon us and the APLE (Addressing Poverty with Lived Experience) is marking this day by amplifying the voice of those who often feel silenced. this year’s theme for…
APLE’s response to The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic
“Wherever men and women are condemned to live in poverty, human rights are violated. To come together to ensure that these rights be respected is our solemn duty.” When Joseph Wresinski, the founder of ATD Fourth World, first coined these…
For more information on The International Day for the Eradication Of Poverty-
Wikipedia | International Day for the Eradication of Poverty