Well-Being in Action in our 2023 Annual Review

Click here to view: ATD Fourth World Annual Review 2023

In 2023, our well-being work gained momentum, a testament to the power of collective effort and solidarity.

“At first, I wasn’t used to peacefulness. After spending time in Frimhurst, […] I was healed.”

These words, from a mother whose family took part in one of our residential well-being breaks, encapsulate our purpose. In our work, we see the steep toll taken on people by the harsh and unremitting daily grind of poverty. Disempowering systems, financial insecurity, stigma, and lack of control over choices can all damage health and well-being. Providing opportunities for rest, recreation, and self-care is not a luxury but a necessity of profound importance. By prioritizing well-being, we empower people to face their challenges with renewed energy and hope, fostering a more resilient community.

In 2023, we increased the robustness of this cornerstone which is the ‘Together in Dignity’ side of our work. Well-being was also a priority in our ‘Giving Poverty a Voice’ programme, where activists living in poverty take on responsibility for our public-facing work.

You can read more about our actions in these projects in our latest annual review: ATD Fourth World Annual Review 2023