Blogs from The Poverty Alliance and guests.
End Poverty Edinburgh – a group of campaigners and activists people with lived experience of poverty – held their second citizen led conference at the Grassmarket Community Project. The event focused on issues around child poverty in the morning, and health, wellbeing, and leisure in the afternoon. Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shirley Anne Somerville met … Read more
Zahada Safdar, Activist,The Poverty Alliance / Glasgow Disability Alliance I am single parent, I own my property and I live with the misery of chronic pain everyday. I never anticipated living on a fixed income that doesn’t even cover the bare essentials, whilst the cost of living continues to spiral beyond my reach. As a … Read more
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
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
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
Lydia Murphy, Development Officer, The Poverty Alliance Read Lydia’s briefing here! Poverty is a human rights issue, so the Scottish Government’s commitment to a Human Rights Bill for Scotland has been welcomed by our membership. It will be a big step forward in creating a Scotland where no one is left behind and where our … Read more
Malcolm Sayers, Scotland Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Independent Age Read the Pensioner Poverty in Scotland report In a society as wealthy as ours, it is reasonable to believe we can choose to look after each other during the life events and stages which see us vulnerable to financial hardship. Early parenthood, bereavement, the … Read more
David Eyre, Communications Officer, The Poverty Alliance Read our consultation response here In Scotland, we’re lucky to have so many community and voluntary groups helping to protect people from the unjust effects of being pushed towards poverty, hunger, debt, and destitution. Without the work of the dedicated staff and volunteers in these organisations, Scotland would … Read more
2023-24 has been a busy year for End Poverty Edinburgh; an anti-poverty citizen group whose members all have lived experience of poverty. From meeting with councilors to put forward our views, sharing the reality of poverty by speaking at partner’s events and meetings, and holding our first conference as part of Challenge Poverty Week in … Read more
David Eyre,Communications Officer, The Poverty Alliance People in Scotland believe in a society based on justice, compassion, and equality. I know. I’ve seen the figures. The newest edition of the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey has found that almost half of people think government should increase taxes and spending on health, education and social benefits. Just … Read more
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