Registration opening soon for the 3rd Scottish Assembly for Tackling Poverty - 15 & 16 March 2012, Glasgow
The 3rd Scottish Assembly for Tackling Poverty will take place on 15 and 16 March 2012, at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Over the two day conference, we will be focusing on inequality and alternative ways of working during a time of economic austerity. We will hear from inspiring community projects from across Scotland on how they are affected by these issues and what they are doing to combat them. This year we will be focusing on the themes of child poverty, fuel poverty, sustainable communities, welfare reform and alternative economic models.
Please click here to see the draft agenda for the two days.
Registration for the Assembly will open shortly.
NEW 'STICK YOUR LABELS' FACEBOOK PAGE!
‘Stick Your Labels’ is a campaign designed to help tackle the stigma of living in poverty in Scotland. We have just launched a new Facebook page. Please 'like' us and spread the word. The benefits system, and those who need it, is under attack. Don't let stereotypes and misinformation get in the way of debating the kind of welfare system we really need. For more information on how to take action and join the campaign please click here
RELEASING OUR POTENTIAL? USING ASSETS TO TACKLE POVERTY
The latest edition of the Scottish Anti-Poverty Review looks at the role of assets in addressing poverty. With articles from Lynn Friedli, Josh Stott of JRF and Angus hardie from the Scottish Community Alliance, the review highlights the both potential and limitations of asset based approaches. For more information click here
FROM THE LOCAL TO THE NATIONAL: TACKLING POVERTY DURING AUSTERITY.
| Date | Location |
| 7 February | Dundee - FULL |
| 10 February | Inverness |
| 13 February | Bathgate |
| 16 February | Greenock |
| 20 February | Aberdeen |
| 23 February | Glasgow |
The prospects for tackling poverty look challenging for the coming period: unemployment is continuing to rise, services are under real pressure, incomes are falling and prices for many basic goods are increasing. Against this background, what should be the response of those who are concerned with poverty? If we all have a role to play in addressing poverty, what is that role?
These seminars are an opportunity for all of those concerned about poverty to come together to debate how make make progress. Whether you are community activist, a policy maker at the local or national level, trade unionist, or working in the voluntary sector, or just someone who wants to see some change, you are welcome to come along and join the debate.
All seminars are FREE to attend. Please note that we are unable to cover travel expenses and lunch will not be provided.
Please note that the Dundee seminar is fully booked. However, you can still register and you will be contacted if a place becomes available.
For further information and to register click here
New: 'What Future for Social Europe' Conference Report
This short report is based on the discussions which took place at the 'What Future for Social Europe', conference, which was jointly hosted with the European Parliament office in Scotland. This conference underlined the importance of Europe's social dimension.
To view the report click here.
New: 'Poverty and Ethnicity in Scotland' Seminar Report
This seminar was jointly hosted with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and looked at issues surrounding poverty and ethnicity. This seminar was the first in a new series titled 'Understanding Poverty'.
For further information, view the seminar report and speakers presentations, click here.