#Finland is on track to completely eliminate homelessness by 2027. Their secret -- give people apartments. The rest will take care of itself. https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-paradigm-shift-in-social-policy-how-finland-conquered-homelessness-a-ba1a531e-8129-4c71-94fc-7268c5b109d9?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
A Paradigm Shift in Social Policy: How Finland Conquered Homelessness
For years, the number of homeless people has been rising in Europe. But not in Finland. The country's Housing First program aims to eliminate the problem by 2027. But how?Jan Petter (DER SPIEGEL)
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in reply to RealJournalism • • •I don't know why this is so hard to understand but everyone should take a moment to THINK about what it would be like to try to get ready for work, or a job interview, or even going to see friends who might be able to help you if you don't have a home. Think about what it's like when your plane is delayed, but forever. And they won't let you use the bathroom in the airport, and you don't have cash to deal with basic problems.
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