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From March to July 2026, the ATD Ireland community took part in weekly art workshops facilitated by artist Katherine Sankey. We got to try our hand at ceramics, painting, pastels and more! The art workshops were joint hosted by ATD Ireland and Mud Island Community Garden. Thank you so much to Katherine, Mud Island and […]
ATD Ireland welcome the opportunity to make a submission for the budget 2027. This work draws on the experience of ATD Ireland and relevant research from CSO and from the community and voluntary sector. ATD Ireland submits different proposals to understand the multidimensional nature of poverty, which includes income, food, energy poverty and social isolation. […]
On the 9th of June 2026, a delegation from ATD Forth World Ireland met the Irish MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and his team at the European Parliament in Brussels. This was an important moment for people with experience of poverty to have the opportunity to have their voice heard and visit the European Parliament prior […]
In February, a French publication was released on socio- economic discrimination or ‘discrimination related to poverty’ by LISI (Laboratoire d’InterventionSociale par l’Image/ Labratory for Social Intervention through Images) in collaboration with ATD Fourth World and other organisations. In France, ATD managed to “Add the 21st” ground of discrimination in 2016. The 21st ground is called […]
On Monday 20th April, ATD Ireland Community Activist and volunteers including Paul, Craig, Veronica, and for the first time, Natasha, Tomo and Ana) had the opportunity to animate a poverty aware practice session at Trinity College with Second year Social Work students, a week before they begin their community placement. The aim of the activity […]
ATD Ireland are pleased to share our submission on the priorities for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. We believe the Presidency of the Council of the EU is an apt opportunity to build on the work carried out through the development of the EU anti poverty strategy and ultimately […]
Dear friends of ATD Ireland, As we approach this festive season we think of those struggling the most, Christmas can be a very difficult time for families living in poverty. However, the families and individuals we meet also consistently show us how to bring hope and light in the face of serious hardship.We will take Festive […]
Sr Stanislaus Kennedy: A Life Lived at the Frontlines of Poverty and Homelessness Early in November, Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy, a Sister of Charity in Ireland passed away. Over the years she had been at the coal face of the fight against poverty and homelessness and an ardent defender of the people and families left on […]
From Addiction to Activist: A Phoenix Rising from the Ashes – A Beacon of Hope for People On October 17th this year Community Activist Andrew officially launched his new book sharing his life story. During the commemoration the book was introduced by Aye Aye Winn President of the International 17th October Committee (of which Andrew […]
Marking 25 Years of Commitment: A Special 17 October Commemoration in Dublin This year’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, held on 17 October, was a truly special edition in Dublin, as it marked the 25th anniversary of commemorating this event in Ireland. The ceremony took place at the Human Rights and Poverty Stone, […]
