End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Engagement

Examining Poverty in Surrey

The Surrey Poverty Reduction Coalition (SPRC) is a multi-sectoral, non-partisan coalition of representatives from a range of organizations and government agencies in Surrey. The coalition's mission is to facilitate collective action on eliminating poverty and inspire systemic change in Surrey. SFU is an active member of the SPRC.

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Research, Teaching and Learning

Empowering Communities to Challenge Poverty Stigma Through Immersive Simulation

Maitland Waddell, a PhD student at Simon Fraser University, explores the psychological impact of the "Making Ends Meet" (MEM) poverty simulation, an intervention designed to reduce poverty stigma. Through collaboration with local organizations like the Harvest Project and the Community Engaged Research Initiative (CERi), Waddell expanded the simulation to include perspectives unique to North Vancouver, such as experiences of recent immigrants and childhood poverty. In a 2024 trial with volunteers and local officials, participants found MEM impactful, and future projects aim to integrate it into broader educational and community contexts to foster empathy and support for poverty-reducing policies.