Writings

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 descend (…) 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

Dear friends,
You accepted our invitation to be here with us, so how could we not call you friends? You have (…) 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: French, Revue Quart (…) 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, civil (…) Read more →