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
Guest blog: Menu for All – Joining Food and Support Access
Brenda Black,Chief Executive,Edinburgh Community Food Over the Summer, I saw a news report about Anita Alvarez, a swimmer who injured herself during World Championships after she struck the bottom of the pool and lost consciousness. Her coach realised something was wrong within seconds and dived in, saving Anita’s life, and preventing serious disability. It struck … Read more
Guest blog: Reducing transport poverty, a route to better health for all and a just transition
Dr Joanna Teuton,Public Health Intelligence Adviser,Public Health Scotland “I began a college course…. I had to leave home at 7am to walk across town with my child to childminder, as no buses to that area, then walk back across town to catch bus then run, on foot, to college for a 9am start… I had … Read more
Guest blog: Cycling helps tackle poverty – here’s how
Suzanne Forup,Head of Development for Scotland, Cycling UK We know that cycling can help tackle inequalities; Cycling UK has delivered cycling projects in Scotland for over a decade, focusing support on those that are underserved or are in communities that traditionally have not seen cycling as a transport option for them, such as disabled people … Read more
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