This is the first article in our series on the participation of people directly impacted by poverty. It highlights the consultation process for choosing the theme for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty from the perspective of a group in Kielce, Poland. We hope it inspires readers, including Forum members, to organize similar efforts. Below, Paulina B. from Poland shares her local group's experience during an April 2024 interview. The post The Stakes of Participation appeared...