起源
1993年，聯合國大會通過決議，正式將10月17日成為「國際消除貧窮日」，並邀請各國於當日記念生活在貧窮之中的人，共同致力克服赤貧，以實際行動處理匱乏問題，使生活在貧窮的人與他們所屬的社會對話及互相了解，同心協力使每個人的人權得到尊重。於2012年開始，教關響應聯合國「國際消除貧窮日」，推動全城關懷貧窮運動，透過各項活動及服侍，與伙伴聯合見證主耶穌對貧窮人的關懷，以鼓勵社會實際行動回應社區需要，讓香港成為更有愛與希望的社會，提升幸福感。
了解更多聯合國「國際消除貧窮日」，請瀏覽：https://www.un.org/zh/observances/day-for-eradicating-poverty/background
17th October has been declared the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty since 1993 by UN General Assembly. All states are invited to devote the day to remember people living in poverty, fight against destitution collaboratively, tackle deficiency through concrete actions, enhance conversation and understanding among people in poverty and their community and make concerted efforts to have everyone’s human rights respected. Since 2012, HKCNP has responded to the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and launch Caring for the Poor Movement. Through various events and services, we together with our partners witness the care of Jesus to the poor. HKCNP encourages the community to give actions responding to the need of the community, transforming Hong Kong to be a society full of love and hope, making Hong Kong a joyful society with kindness.
Learn more about the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-for-eradicating-poverty/background
“今年的消除貧窮國際日到來之際，全世界正在 2030 年可持續發展議程的指導下，大膽走上新的道路，邁向人人享有尊嚴的未來。”
——聯合國秘書長潘基文 2015 年消除貧窮國際日致辭