Poverty in America

Platon and The People's Portfolio have begun a large-scale survey of poverty in America. We are focusing on individual human stories, in both cities and rural areas, that will center the lives and experiences of affected people, and drive change within the national discourse. Our end goal is two-fold: to assist local NGO communities to fundraise by using our assets; and to engage American policy-makers with bold and compelling images and interviews.

We began this project in Philadelphia, focusing on the wealth disparity and health equity gaps among local, immigrant, and resettled refugee populations. We are currently in the post-production stage of this project.