Niharika Srivastava
October 17 has been recognised as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty by the United Nations since 1992, although its origins date back to 1987 when a gathering of 100,000 people in Paris declared poverty as a violation of human rights.
Poverty eradication is the ultimate measure of development effectiveness, and our MA in Poverty & Development is a key part of our postgraduate programme. This year we welcomed a diverse and vibrant cohort, who join us from around the world to study alongside course teachers who are at the cutting edge of research into tackling chronic poverty and getting to zero extreme poverty and deprivation.
To mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the class of 2024-25 shared why they have chosen to study this theme, and what their aspirations are for the future.
