Events in Aberdeen
The aim is to encourage a coordinated effort between Aberdeen partners and communities to ensure we have a united voice and are united in action and support, reducing stigma and improving the lives of people affected by poverty.
Monday 7 October – Sunday 13 October @ 11.00am – 1pm, shmu radio
Challenge Poverty Packed Lunch
shmu will host a week of Challenge Poverty “Packed Lunch” specials, with volunteer presenters interviewing third sector and community organisations about their work to tackle poverty in the City. Tune in on 99.8FM, or on DAB in most of the City. shmu will also be releasing a series of three visual podcasts during the week, exploring different themes relating to poverty (stigma, health inequalities, and unpaid carers), with lived experience guests alongside academics and representatives of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and others.
Monday 7 October @ 10:00am – 4.00pm, Music Hall
Empower Aberdeen
A free drop in community fair, providing direct access to support available across Aberdeen. It will be a day of sharing services, experiences and networking with other like-minded organisations in Aberdeen to improve the lives and homes of those living in our city/area. Aberdeen City Council and Community Planning Aberdeen are just two of the stall holders at the event. All community organisations being invited to sign up by following the link MusicHall2024 (scarf.org.uk) The event is being sponsored by Community Planning Aberdeen Responsible Business Partner Vital Energi who are paying for the cost of the venue.
Monday 7 October @3pm, Marischal College
Marischal College to be lit up in solidarity for Challenge Poverty Week
The Lord Provost will light up Marischal College pink and blue on Monday 7 October to mark the beginning of Challenge Poverty Week.
Wednesday 9 October @ 12:00pm – 1.30pm, MS Team
Tackling Financial Disadvantage in Migrant Households
Grampian Regional Equalities Council (GREC) will launch their report about their ongoing work to explore effective solutions and end cycles of poverty and inequality. The report presents evidence that migrant households face considerable financial disadvantages and barriers to overcoming these which are insufficiently seen or understood in anti-poverty policy measures and interventions. While a great many services and support organisations are working exceptionally hard to support service users, including migrants, the current landscape of provision is not working well to meet migrants’ needs. This event will present their findings and ongoing work to explore and design effective solutions through changes to policy and practice. Click here to register.
Friday 11 October @ 10:00am – 12.30pm, Music Hall
Challenge Poverty Aberdeen – Screening and Dialogue
Fairer Aberdeen Fund partners are holding a special event to mark Challenge Poverty Week (7th – 13th October 2024). The event is aimed at raising awareness of the lived experience of poverty and inequality of Aberdeen’s communities, as well as creating a space to share, consider and discuss opportunities and ideas that will help us make the shift towards a fairer and more equitable society. The event will include a combination of short films, presentations, panel Q&A, and lived experience discussion groups. This is an open event, and everyone is welcome. Please feel free to share this invitation with your contacts. Join us in making a difference and taking a stand against poverty. Click here to reserve a spot.
Online Events
- Poverty Alliance Breakfast Briefing on Housing, 7 Oct @ 9-9.45am
- Housing and women who sell or exchange sex, 7 Oct @ 11-12.45am
- Poverty Alliance Breakfast Briefing on Transport, 7 Oct @ 9.30-10.15am
- Poverty Alliance Breakfast Briefing on Adequate Income, 9 Oct @ 9.30-10.15am
- Child Poverty and Debt, 9 Oct @ 9.00am -1pm
- Ensuring Adequate Income, 9 Oct @ 1-3pm
- Poverty Alliance Breakfast Briefing on Food, 10 Oct @ 9.30-10.15am
- Lived Experiences Online Conference, 10 Oct @ 10-1pm
- Poverty Alliance Breakfast Briefing on Communities and Volunteers, 11 Oct @ 9.30-10.15am
