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
Poverty Truth Community Member- Brian Scott #IDEP2020
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…
Thriving Teesside- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Special Edition book launch.
To coincide with #IDEP2020, Thrive Teesside have released a special edition version of their book, Thriving Teesside. Thriving Teesside is a collection of stories, poetry, photography and more from a wide range of intellectual, creative and skilled members of Teesside,…
What does poverty mean to me?- By Phil Parkes #IDEP2020 (Expert Citizens)
I think for myself growing up in a supposed impoverished part of an impoverished town and coming from a very working class family who lived week to week it just felt like that was life. My parents never let me…
The voices of lived experience- Hartlepool Action Lab #IDEP2020
What does it mean to hear the voices of lived experience and why should we listen? Covid-19 has introduced a lot of people to some new terms which are becoming commonplace in the boardrooms of Britain. Terms such as the…
For more information on The International Day for the Eradication Of Poverty-
Wikipedia | International Day for the Eradication of Poverty