My story of hope is one that begins with my journey from being a mum, living in poverty, and trying to heal and sustain myself through campaigning for a better world. The Poverty Truth Community empowered me by listening to me, acting with me, and believing in me; giving me Read more…
June 2021 Looking back, my time as a volunteer with the PTC (three years) was a happy and fulfilling one for me. I was part of a staff team that I valued but more importantly I felt part of a dynamic movement, which was shaped by people with lived experience Read more…
Hello, let me tell you something about myself. My name is Brian Scott, I’m a father to two eating machines known as teenage boys. I’m an ex-nurse, having been medically discharged after an accident I had at work, which has meant I’m now on benefits. I’m also an anti-poverty activist Read more…
We all know what young people are thinking and feeling and worrying about just now, right? We remember what it was like to be at school – we can guess, we can imagine? Right? This week The Poverty Truth Community caught up with 8 young people in Glasgow aged 11-16 Read more…