How to Tackle Poverty with Co-Produced Activism

Knowledge from Lived Experience

Can we truly address poverty without centring the voices of those who live it? Bringing together voices from academia, grassroots activism, NGOs and the UK voluntary sector, this timely and accessible book explores how participatory approaches to activism can drive genuine, inclusive change.

Through short, focused chapters, the authors critically unpack the contested definitions of ‘co-production’, ‘participation’ and ‘lived experience’ while showcasing practice models from across the globe. Their practical reflections highlight what ethical, impactful collaboration looks like in action.

Led by an established voice in lived-experience anti-poverty activism, this book offers practical insight and principled guidance for anyone seeking to build fairer, more inclusive systems – where those most affected are not only heard, but are leading the way.

Contributor: Christopher Burns (Contributions by), Rachel Krengel (Contributions by), Melanie Lock (Contributions by), Amy Marsdon (Contributions by), Thomas Mayes (Contributions by), Maria McCauley (Contributions by), Helena McDonald (Contributions by), Valerie McKie (Contributions by), Gráinne McMahon (Contributions by), Ryan McMurdo (Contributions by), Carrie-Anne Mizen (Contributions by), Caroline Mockford (Contributions by), Rhetta Moran (Contributions by), Kirsten Nott (Contributions by), Rebecca Nunes (Contributions by), Funmilayo Olaniyan (Contributions by), Philip Parkes (Contributions by), Annon Pedro (Contributions by), Steven Porter (Contributions by), Kartik Raj (Contributions by), Jill Salt (Contributions by), Brian Scott (Contributions by), Erin Simmons (Contributions by), Steven Tamblin (Contributions by), Kidi Teklemariam (Contributions by), Amanda Button (Contributions by), Eva Carillo Roas (Contributions by), Robert Chigangaidze (Contributions by), David Coffin (Contributions by), Helen Davies (Contributions by), Corrina Eastwood (Contributions by), Dylan Eastwood (Contributions by), Beyene Rahwa Gebretatios (Contributions by), Andrew Grinnel (Contributions by), Aleks Collingwoood (Contributions by), Niall Cooper (Contributions by), Thomas Croft (Contributions by), Sam Crowe (Contributions by), Lara Groves (Contributions by), Sarah Haydon (Contributions by), Justina Hefton (Contributions by), Martin Johnstone (Contributions by), Tracy Knight (Contributions by), Lynne Ball (Contributions by), Alimany Bangura (Contributions by), Ibrahim Bangura (Contributions by), Nadine Travers (Contributions by), Emma Wincup (Contributions by), Joanna Young (Contributions by), Katy Goldstraw (Edited by)

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