Episode #53: Smart welfare policy rooted in humanity – Esmah Lahlah
What if welfare policy is premised on trust and dignity, rather than suspicion and punishment? What if people in povertyContinue Reading
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Episode #51: November chat
Time for another update on news about poverty! First up, UNICEF published the 2025 version of its flagship report, namelyContinue Reading
Back with a bang! (well, book…)
by Keetie Roelen It’s been a while, but for good reason. In the past 9 months, I’ve been focusing myContinue Reading
Episode #35: Poverty Unpacked – August chat
Welcome to another bi-monthly roundup of news, research, events and more about poverty that we think you should know about.Continue Reading
Episode #34: Dignity in development – Tom Wein
How can international development interventions be implemented in a respectful way that enhances its beneficiaries’ dignity? How can social servicesContinue Reading
Episode #32: Improving outcomes for children in poverty – Naomi Eisenstadt
Area-based, inclusive and open access services in a welcoming space. Practical support to improve parents’ headspace. Well-funded welfare to reduceContinue Reading
Coaching to break the poverty cycle – (how) does it work?
by Keetie Roelen “I crossed the bridge to economic independence” says Haroun about his experience with mobility mentoring. “I’m nowContinue Reading
2021 Unpacked – what have we learned about poverty?
2021 is almost behind us. It’s been a hectic year for Poverty Unpacked. We published 12 podcast episodes and almostContinue Reading
Episode #22: Trapped in a hole – the reality of life on a low income
Imagine having to choose between turning on the heating, buying food or getting your child a school uniform. These areContinue Reading
Episode #19: The Social Guarantee – meeting the universal need to thrive
Giving people access to the things they need and ensuring there is a basic level of life’s essentials that noContinue Reading