An Introduction to Global Homelessness

Though classifications vary across countries, homelessness happens because people cannot access the housing and supports they need. This can be the result of economic and socio-structural factors, like shortage of affordable housing, extreme poverty, and discrimination. It can occur when systems of care and support fail. It can occur in response to individual or relational factors, such as relationship violence or personal trauma. The immediate cause is often an exogenous shock, such as a health crisis, unexpected lack of employment, or abrupt housing loss. But socio-structural factors make certain people especially vulnerable, and gaps in the social safety net and homelessness services systems can extend homelessness or make it more difficult to remain housed.

Resources

Ending Street Homelessness in Vanguard Cities Across the Globe: An International Comparative Study

Ending Street Homelessness in Vanguard Cities Across the Globe: An International Comparative Study

Introduction to Homelessness in High-Income Countries: An Open Access E-Textbook

Introduction to Homelessness in High-Income Countries: An Open Access E-Textbook

An Overview of Global Homelessness and Strategies for Systemic Change

An Overview of Global Homelessness and Strategies for Systemic Change

Better Data and Policies to Fight Homelessness in the OECD

Better Data and Policies to Fight Homelessness in the OECD

Ending Street Homelessness: What Works and Why We Don't Do It

Ending Street Homelessness: What Works and Why We Don't Do It

Ending Rough Sleeping: What Works? An International Evidence Review

Ending Rough Sleeping: What Works? An International Evidence Review

OECD: National Strategies for Combating Homelessness

OECD: National Strategies for Combating Homelessness

Inclusive Policies and Programs to Address Homelessness: Report of the Secretary-General

Inclusive Policies and Programs to Address Homelessness: Report of the Secretary-General

International Journal on Homelessness

International Journal on Homelessness

“Sinhogarismo”, un término urgente para solucionar un problema estructural

“Sinhogarismo”, un término urgente para solucionar un problema estructural

Claves para Observar la Situación de Calle en Chile

Claves para Observar la Situación de Calle en Chile