International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 17 October 2026

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Development Through Media (DTM), marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, calls for renewed commitment to tackling poverty, inequality and social exclusion, with particular emphasis on the 2026 focus on safe and affordable housing.

Poverty extends beyond inadequate income. Insecure housing, unemployment and limited access to healthcare, education and essential services, undermine human dignity and perpetuate inequality.

DTM urges national and county governments to expand access to affordable, safe and adequate housing, strengthen social protection, promote decent employment and ensure marginalised communities participate in decisions affecting their lives.

Eradicating poverty requires making decent housing and essential services accessible to all, while upholding human dignity and equality.

Download the full statement here: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty -DTM’s Press Statement 2026

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Signed:

Ms Dommie Yambo-Odotte,
Executive Director and Producer
Development Through Media (DTM)
“Empowering Communities Through Information, Participation, and Social Transformation.”

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About DTM
Development Through Media (DTM) is a pioneer media-based, not-for-profit Civil Society Organisation (M-CSO) in Kenya, dedicated to harnessing the power of media and communication for inclusive and transformative development. Through partnerships, capacity building, content creation, dissemination and advocacy, DTM empowers citizens—including youth and marginalised communities in the rural and urban areas—to actively participate in shaping the social, economic, and political decisions that affect their lives.