Poverty Simulation


  • Nancy Ouedraogo
  • University of Illinois Extension
  • 905 S. Goodwin Ave., 557 Bevier
  • Urbana, IL 61810
  • Phone: 217-244-7020
  • Email: esarey@illinois.edu
  • Website Link:

Purpose of the Program

The poverty simulation addresses the challenges of living with limited resources and an abundance of stress. Role play or simulation is a powerful way to convey real world obstacles to securing food and shelter, while maintaining the family and negotiating support systems, agencies, and the real world.

Year Program was established