How to Tackle Poverty with Co-Produced Activism

Katy Goldstraw is Lecturer in Health and Social Care at Keele University, and an independent academic and activist working with anti-poverty charities.

'This is an inspiring collection, bringing together many different groups that have been transforming the way anti-poverty policy, research and activism is done in the UK. It combines hands-on guides for how this work is done, with reflections on the challenges involved, as well as some of the theoretical foundations of this work. It is an invaluable tool for everyone who wants to deepen co-production with people who have lived experience of poverty.' Ben Geiger, King's College London 'This thought-provoking and inspiring collection introduces readers to the vibrant landscape of “co-produced activism" shaped by the voices of lived experience. Policy makers – national and local – are among those who would benefit from its insights.' Baroness Lister of Burtersett, House of Lords 'This powerful, philosophically rich book explores the theory behind ethics of practice in anti-poverty and social rights campaign work. It argues for the primacy of voice, self-representation, dignity and political agency, foregrounding the power of intimate knowledge in the ongoing struggle for epistemic justice.' Sharon Clancy, University of Nottingham

• PART I: A global human rights perspective on lived experience activism - Kartik Raj1. Introduction: Co-produced activism with people who have lived experience of poverty - Katy Goldstraw2. RAPAR: a human rights approach to lived experience activism - Rahwa Beyene Gebretatios, Alimany Bangura, Rhetta Ann Moran, Amy Marsden and Gráinne McMahon3. Ethical and collaborative entanglements in creative co-production: photography and the politics of representation - Rebecca Nunes4. Co-produced participatory lived experience activism through the eyes of the African philosophy of Ubuntu - Robert Chigangaidze5. Valuing people: how to thank ‘experts by experience’ for their time and expertise - Rachel Krengel6. ATD Fourth World: participatory action research - Tom CroftPART II: Poverty is real - Funmilayo Olaniyan7. Taking Voice Seriously: addressing poverty with lived experience with APLE Collective - Patricia Bailey, Lynne Ball, Alimany Bangura, Christopher Burns, Amanda Button, Eva Carrillo Roas, Tom Croft, Corrina Eastwood, Dylan Eastwood, Katy Goldstraw, Lara Groves, Justina Heffton, Thomas Mayes, Ryan McMurdo, Caroline Mockford, Philip Parkes, Annon Pedro, Steven Porter, Tracy Porter and Brian Scott8. Poverty Truth Network: relationships, relationships, relationships - Sam Crowe, Andrew Grinnell, Martin Johnstone, Carrie-Anne Mizen, Erin Simmons, Kidi Teklemariam and Joanna Young9. Joseph Rowntree Foundation: learning with the Grassroots Poverty Action Group - Aleks Collingwood, Katy Goldstraw, Melanie Lock, Maria McCauley, Kirsten Nott, Stephen Tamblin, Nadine Travers and Emma Wincup10. Trussell: developing a participation strategy with people who have lived experience of food banks - David Coffin11. Church Action on Poverty: participatory approaches to addressing poverty with lived experience - Niall Cooper12. Co-operative Councils Innovation Network: co-operating against poverty in Rochdale - Helen Davies13. Biddulph Town Council: Biddulph works together - Sarah Haydon and Jill Salt14. Conclusion - Katy Goldstraw, Robert Chigangaidze, David Coffin, Helen Davies, Rachel Krengel, Helena MacDonald, Gráinne McMahon, Rebecca Nunes, Valerie McKie, Annon Pedro and Jill SaltEpilogue: WE can END poverty - Valerie McKie