Global Call to Action Against Poverty

Global Call to Action Against Poverty
AbbreviationGCAP
Formation1 January 2005 (2005-01-01)
PurposeAdvocacy Campaign/Anti-Poverty Coalition
Region
Worldwide
Websitegcap.global

The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) is a network of over 11,000 civil society organizations (CSOs) dedicated to social justice, established in 2005 during the World Social Forum in Porto Allegre. It represents approximately 58 national groups. It serves as a platform for individuals and organizations to unite against systemic factors perpetuating poverty and inequalities.

At its foundation, GCAP adopted the white band symbol. It co-led the significant single-issue campaign, "Stand UP Against Poverty," earning international recognition.[citation needed]

GCAP is recognized as one of the world's largest civil society movements.[1]

  1. ^ Blaser, Caitlin. "The Global Call to Action against Poverty: International voices for change". Policy Commons. Oxfam International. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.