homelessness in greece-2012 an in- depth research on homelessness in the financial crisis

European Research ConferenceAccess to Housing for Homeless People in Europe

York, 21st September 2012

KLIMAKAFor the development

of human and social capital

Homelessness in Greece-2012

An in-depth research on homelessness in the

financial crisisTheodorikakou O., Alamanou A., Stamatogiannopoulou E., Tourkou A., Karydi K.,

Sarantidis D., Katsadoros K.KLIMAKA NGO – Greece



Meeting the “new homeless” on Greece’s freezing streets

Economic crisis creates ‘new homeless in Greece

Grèce : une nouvelle génération de SDF fait son apparition

“New Poor” Grows from Greek Middle Class

Griechenland-Krise: Aus Angestellten

werden Obdachlose



Homelessness in Greece has only recently been understood as s social policy

problem, mostly due to the escalating number of homeless people in the

country. Despite political announcements and commitments until today there is no

provision on the issue. There is a severe lack of reliable official

data on housing and homelessness.



A third of Greeks live below the poverty line. According to the national statistics bureau, more than 3 million (27.7 %) were already on the edge of poverty in 2010 (at the start of the

crisis).

Since then, the conditions of life for millions have worsened immeasurably.Official jobless

rate: 23%50% of youth without job

1000 people/day are made unemployed500.000 people have no income



Greek citizens & long-term residents/migrants

214 homeless persons

Structured Interview



Profile populationAnalysis of former & current housing conditions

Housing exclusion procedures & catalyzing factors

Current status of access to housing

Rehabilitation expectations and potential



Differences

between “neo

homeless” group

and “tradition

al”

Cutoff point: 2 years

2 years: observed increase due to crisis



82.2

17.8

Gender

MenWomen

18-25 26-40 41-55 over 550

10203040506070

2.820.6

60.7

15.9

Age

Age



19.6

25.252.3

2.8

Educationhighermiddleobligatoryilliterate



21.9

24.816.2

6.7

18.1

12.4

Former Occupation

Private EmployeeConstructionTourismSeamanEnterpriseOther



1-3 m

onths

3-6 m

onths

6 mon

ts-1 y

ear

1-2 ye

ars

2-4 ye

ars

4 yea

rs & m

ore

0

4

8

12

16

20

Homelessness Duration

Homelessness Duration

17,1%14,3%

17,1%16,2%15,2%

20,0%



Other parameters City concentration Lodging type (past month/past

year) Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Violence Personal security Food Clothing



Other parameters Personal hygiene Income (amount & source) Access to water Access to social services Family relations Family history (social &

medical)



Family's attitude

HostileIndifferentHelpful

32,5%

53,8%

13,8%

Other parameters Friendly relations Romantic relations Sexual life



Other parameters Health Situation Physical Competence Health history / diseases

/medication /hospitalization Access to health services Health insurance Sleeping habits Smoking habits



Health insurance

YesNo58,1% 41,9%

Suicide attempt

YesNo

18,1%

81,9%



Other parameters Alcohol use/addiction Drug use/addiction Gambling Emotional status Mental health



17.3

29.8

1.93.81.93.86.7

17.3

4.81.91.96.7 1.9

Homelessness' causes

Unemployment Financial problemsForeclosure Drug useAlcohol use GamblingDivorce No family supportMental disorder Other health problemsImprisonment Wrong life choicesOther



79,8

20,2

Do you believe your situation can

be changed?YesNo

State

Family

Church

Commun

ity

Europe

an U

nion

NGOs

Politic

al Part

iesOthe

r

Nobod

y05

10152025

12.4 10.5 8.6 10.56.7

22.9

15.7

21.9

Who can help you?



Other parameters Political participation / vote Political beliefs Change in political beliefs Political leadership Participation in demonstrations Religious beliefs Society’s perceptions Needs’ assessment & hierarchy



Open question What do you believe should be

done about homelessness?

Prevention(71,7%)



47.6

7.6

25.7

9.69.5

Who is to blame for the Greek crisis?

PoliticiansRich peopleAll of usEuropean UnionOther



Thank you for your attention

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homelessness in greece-2012 an in- depth research on homelessness in the financial crisis

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