Homeless() problem? Paris Brussels United States Lyon Definition Homelessness : people whos unable to get and sustain a private home with his own resources or unable to maintain himself in a private home despite the help of social services. Statistics shows : o homeless people in Belgium but we cant be sure, it is likely to be more. o 1771 in Brussels Why do people become homeless? Good Work Staff s perspective 1. Poverty 2. Domestic violence 3. Health problems / no insurance 4.Mentally ill 5. Substance abuse: alcohol, etc. 6. Youth to adulthood 7. Rational strains : damaged relationship People we met and asked on the street Thomas Darius An old man Volonteers from Serve the city 3 sisters What does the government do? Its specific in each country CPAS ( = Social Actions public center) Social Housing in Ixelles Samu Social CPAS Thomas was stolen many times Social Housing in Ixelles LAulne, Avenue Marguerite Yourcenar Le Dons II, Avenue Franois Dons Helps SAMUSOCIAL gives shelter for Homeless people Nativitas (N.P.O.) From Monday to Saturday Coffee tee : 0.20 Orange Juice milk : 0.25 Social Restaurant from 12h to13h30 Complete meal: 2.00 Meal without soup: 1.50 Soupe + bread: 0.50 Possible for having shower from 9h30 to 11h Towels at the place: 0.25 Clothes for very cheap prices Little help from a family what could mean a lot for a hungry stomach Central Station Serve the City Serving food at the Nord station every Monday and Thursday Homeless world cup,every year in 73 countries To sum up Organisations = preserve the human dignity of people in a harsh social situation + Inefficiency of the government = no solution for homeless people Debate Do you try to avoid homeless people? ( Do you walk away or do you turn back? ) What could one have, when there are no more material goods? Love Loyality Friendship