Eradicating Extreme Poverty: Democracy, Globalisation and Human RightsAfter decades of failed development policies, this book outlines a radical new approach rooted in the experiences, capabilities and strategies of those living in extreme poverty themselves. Aimed at policy makers, researchers, students and academics, it uses life stories from Burkina Faso, France, Peru and the Philippines to show that people trapped in chronic poverty must be involved in their own liberation.© 2012 256 pages (21.5 x 13.5cm) £ 19.99 |
Smiles WorldwideThrough photographs and interviews, Jean- Louis Saporito, with ATD Fourth World, introduces us to families encountered during his travels in Guatemala, Thailand, Lebanon and Poland. Smiles Worldwide is like a ray of sunshine on the strength and dignity of people overwhelmed by daily life and indifference.© 2007 144 pages (29.4 x 21cm) £ 13.00 |
Gold Under the Bridge: A Story of Life in the SlumsRooted in her experience of working with ATD Fourth World in Manila, the author captures the untiring, endless attempts of Mercedita and her family to free themselves from poverty. The book follows the family over a period of years and through numerous struggles, never losing sight of the relationships and bonds that support the family and their community living under the bridge of a busy road outside of the Filipino capital.© 2006 117 pages (21 x 12.6cm) £ 5.00 |
Stories of Struggle and Solidarity: Voices from the 17th October UN International Day for the Eradication of PovertyThis powerful book showcases the stories of individuals, families and communities living for whom poverty and social exclusion are daily realities. Inspired by the moving messages written for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, from Ireland and elsewhere, this book calls on governments the world over to work with people in poverty, not for them.© 2006 60 pages (29 x 18cm) £ 4.50 |
Participatory Approaches to Attacking Extreme PovertyThis book explores what type of knowledge is needed to fight extreme poverty. It is also part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research and to stimulate public discussion.© 2006 115 pages (25.5 x 18 cm) £ 7.00 |
How Poverty Separates Parents and Children: A Challenge to Human RightsThe book is a journey to different parts of the world and the misery faced by people living in poverty, as well as the realisation of how many hidden efforts parents and children make in order to stay together. In addition, it looks at the links between many policies that can be hard to harmonise at an international, local and national level.© 2004 155 pages (29.5 X 21cm) £ 8.00 |
Family AlbumThis is no ordinary album, it is a collection of photographs and art work showing the reality of poverty throughout the world the harshness and also the happiness, achieved against great odds through captivity, love and friendship. Above all it is a testimony to the strength of family life, in all societies, for all ages.© 1994 160 pages (30 x 23.5cm) £ 20.00 |
GermaineThis is the story of a young American womans struggle through homelessness, health problems and violence, and how she develops a relationship with volunteers from ATD Fourth World.© 2002 32 pages (17 x 10cm) £ 3.50 |
Father Joseph Wresinski: Founder ATD Fourth World MovementThe life and work of Joseph Wresinski, the founder of the ATD Fourth World movement.© 1995 35 pages (21 x 12cm) £ 2.00 |
Tapori mini-booksChildren of courage. True illustrated stories from around the world. Suitable for 8 years and older.15 pages (14x10.6cm) £ 1.00 |
