Writings
Children of Our Time
On the occasion of World Children’s Day, November 20, it is interesting to highlight the preface by Father Joseph Wresinski (…) Read more
Those living in poverty are the very source of all human ideals.
“Those living in poverty are the very source of all human ideals. It is through injustice that humanity discovered justice; (…) Read more
America’s Destiny
As the American election approaches, we can look back on how Joseph Wresinski saw American’s destiny. “As a people, you (…) Read more
17 October: How Can We Be in a State of Silence and Mobilisation?
At the end of July 1987, addressing the volunteers mobilised for the preparation of the large rally of human rights (…) Read more
Until a Certain Friday in Jerusalem
These past days on my hospital bed, I have been thinking a lot about unemployment, inflation, and the misery they (…) Read more
A precious and revealing history
Address by Father Joseph Wresinski at the Seminar “Extreme Poverty and Exclusion in Africa”, Pierrelaye, France, 19 May 1981. Dear (…) Read more
Take Justice To Heart
Addressing members of ATD Fourth World in Heerlen, the Netherlands, on 15 November 1986, Father Joseph Wresinski explained why he (…) Read more
Culture and Extreme Poverty
Speech at the symposium on “Culture and Poverty” organised by Mr Antoine Lion, special advisor to the Ministry for Culture, (…) Read more
The Right to be Human
Taken from Father Joseph Wresinski’s remarks to allies and friends of ATD Fourth World, 9 November 1980. (Original: French1) “When (…) Read more
What Are We Going to Do Now?
Now, the night is behind us. We are in the morning… This night when we, citizens, government ministers, elected representatives, (…) Read more