Episode #55: What good can the US’ fragmented and charity-based welfare do? – Beth DaPonte
What does social security support look like in the US’ highly fragmented welfare system? How do cash assistance and foodContinue Reading
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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
Episode #52: Softening poverty with trust – Quiet Netherlands
Trust, solidarity, and rebellious spirit with humour and a smile: these are the ingredients of the Quiet communities that helpContinue Reading
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
Episode #43: Poverty Unpacked – March chat
Child poverty in the UK is high and on the rise. This month’s chat discusses the latest welfare cuts andContinue Reading
Episode #42: Tackling homelessness without strings attached – Greater Change
Homelessness in the UK is on the rise. This includes people sleeping rough as well as families with children livingContinue Reading
Episode #41: Poverty Unpacked – January chat
Poverty Unpacked chats are back! Three pieces of news for this month. First, publication of The Empathy Fix. Why PovertyContinue Reading
Episode #37: Poverty Unpacked – October chat
October is here! Welcome to another version of our bi-monthly catch up with poverty-related news and resources. First off, aContinue 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