Mon 6 - Sun 12 October 2025
About Challenge Poverty Week
The first Challenge Poverty Week was launched by the Poverty Alliance in 2013.
We wanted to highlight the injustice of poverty in Scotland, and to show that collective action based on justice and compassion can create solutions.
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Resources from CPW 2024
Daily Themes from CPW 2024
Blogs & briefings from CPW 2024
Challenge Poverty Week – Day 2
Poverty is a political choice. On Day 2 of Challenge Poverty Week, First Minister John Swinney MSP heard first-hand from people with lived experience of life on low incomes. Terry McTernan from Paisley, Gordon Jamieson from Dundee, Lydia Gitamvu from Glasgow, Kirsty Ngala from near Huntly, and Angie Bird from Argyll highlighted some of the … Read more
Challenge Poverty Week – Day 1
JRF launched their Poverty In Scotland 2024 report, highlighting how the Scottish and UK Governments share a joint responsibility for high levels of poverty in Scotland, including worrying increases in deep poverty. Edinburgh Tenants Federation held a special event, with stalls, guest speakers, networking opportunities, and workshops on housing benefit and housing rights. Poverty Alliance … Read more
Guest blog – For me, home is where love begins
Nanda, Changing Realities Click here to read more Changing Realities stories The 7th October is the first day of Challenge Poverty Week in Scotland – a time to raise awareness and speak out against poverty. One major issue for people living on a low income, or in poverty, is having a safe and happy place … Read more
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