Challenge Poverty Week is a national initiative aimed at raising awareness of the realities of poverty in Scotland and encouraging collective action to tackle it. Running annually, this campaign provides a platform for individuals, communities, and organisations to highlight the impacts of poverty and to challenge the stigma often associated with it.
Poverty continues to affect many people across Scotland, impacting their ability to meet basic needs such as housing, food, and heating. Challenge Poverty Week shines a light on these issues, urging society to move beyond temporary fixes and focus on long-term solutions that address the root causes of poverty.
This year’s campaign emphasises the need for systemic change. It promotes policy actions that would ensure everyone has access to a decent income and affordable living standards. The week also highlights the role of communities, charities, and businesses in creating a fairer, more equal Scotland.
Through events, discussions, and online activities, Challenge Poverty Week invites people from all walks of life to contribute ideas and share stories that challenge existing structures of inequality. The overarching message is clear: poverty is not inevitable, and we can all play a part in building a more just society.
To learn more about how you can get involved or to explore the key themes of Challenge Poverty Week, visit Poverty Alliance’s website and be part of the movement for change.
