Poverty Simulation

Do you have what it takes to survive a "month" in poverty?

The Poverty Simulation is a role-playing experience that offers the  opportunity to learn more about the realities of living in conditions of poverty.

It is a simulation, not a game. Participants enter the simulation with a new identity and family profile. The task of the "families" is to provide for basic necessities and shelter during the course of four 15-minute weeks. Participants experience poverty compressed into the real-time of the simulation (about 1 ½ hours  total). Afterwards in the debriefing, they share insights of extraordinary vividness and intensity.

Facilitated by: East Missouri Action Agency

This project/program Is funded 100% wlh federal funds recellled from 1M U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided by the Missouri Department of Social Services. Family Support Division.