challenge poverty week england and wales
All of us want to live with dignity – to be treated as fully human, to have
choices and be able to participate in our community. But this winter, the
soaring cost of living will deny that dignity to millions of people. People will
be forced to choose between heating or eating… to skip meals so their children
can eat… to go cold and hungry in one of the world’s richest countries. We want
to celebrate the work of people, organisations and communities across England
and Wales that are coming together to uphold people’s dignity, in the face of
the cost of living crisis. Simple solutions – like the Universal Credit uplift
that meant people had an extra £20 a week to cover costs – could make a huge
difference. Challenge Poverty Week will be a chance for people and communities
facing poverty to stand up with dignity, share stories, and speak out for a just
solution to the cost of living crisis. Join us in calling for action to tackle
the crisis.