Learn about poverty from people with first-hand experience.
Listen to their words and reflections on living in poverty; what it takes to make it each day or to rise out of it. The Shared Humanity Project interviews interested individuals and shares their stories here. We will continue to add stories below, and if you or someone you know would like to share their stories, click here.
Bradly’s journey is marked by quiet strength and unwavering resolve. Through life’s many challenges, he has responded not with resistance, but with determination and purpose. What others may view as setbacks, Bradly has transformed into pivotal moments for growth. His story is a powerful reminder that true resilience is forged through adversity—and that real progress often begins where comfort ends.
Ed’s journey is marked by quiet strength and unwavering resolve. Through life’s many challenges, he has responded not with resistance, but with determination and purpose. What others may view as setbacks, Ed has transformed into pivotal moments for growth. His story is a powerful reminder that true resilience is forged through adversity—and that real progress often begins where comfort ends.
It’s simple and it’s long overdue.
