Participants take on the role of a person and family in poverty. They go to work, school, and try to meet their needs during 4 simulated weeks lasting 15 minutes each and manage the experiences that arise through their days. The session ends with a debrief and some opportunities for community action.
Through this experience, participants can expect the following outcomes: Increase Empathy: While poverty can never be fully simulated, this experience provides a glimpse of the struggles and

Participants take on the role of a person and family in poverty. They go to work, school, and try to meet their needs during 4 simulated weeks lasting 15 minutes each and manage the experiences that arise through their days. The session ends with a debrief and some opportunities for community action.
Through this experience, participants can expect the following outcomes: Increase Empathy: While poverty can never be fully simulated, this experience provides a glimpse of the struggles and decisions faced. Increase Understanding: Along with a strong emotional experience, participants learn facts about life in poverty as well as contributing factors. Inspire Action: A debriefing session helps groups process the experience and focus their energy towards collaborative action.