Introduction: Ministry with the Urban Poor in Nordic Climates | Lausanne World Pulse Archives

Working Definitions and Facts

“Urban poor” defined: Those living on less than US$1 or US$2 per day (Millennium Development Agenda). Those living with inadequate income, shelter and access to infrastructure and basic daily services. Those who have an unstable asset base, little to no access to their rights as citizens and are voiceless and powerless in

their communities.