Fr. Joseph Wresinski (1917 - 1988) established major standards throughout his life in the fight against the worst forms of poverty, in association with the very poor themselves and other partners.
He worked in the field of human activity for the benefit of all.
He also wrote a book named “Blessed are you the poor! “
About significance of the day:
The Day promotes awareness among people to wipe out poverty and hardship around the world particularly in developing countries.
Building a sustainable future to end poverty and discrimination.
The theme is one of the 17 aimful goals established in 2015 for a sustainable future.