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- [Pillars to End and Prevent Homelessness: Lessons from Vanguard Cities](https://ighomelessness.org/lessonsfromvanguardcities/) - Pillars to End and Prevent Homelessness: Lessons from Vanguard Cities Across the world, cities are grappling with the urgent challenge to end homelessness. While contexts vary, shaped by local housing markets, social protection systems, government structures, and social conditions, the core principles of how to prevent and end homelessness are the same. It is essential
- [Pilares para acabar y prevenir el sinhogarismo: Lecciones desde las Ciudades Vanguardia](https://ighomelessness.org/lecciones-desde-las-ciudades-vanguardia/) - Pilares para acabar y prevenir el sinhogarismo: Lecciones desde las Ciudades Vanguardia En todo el mundo, las ciudades se enfrentan al desafío urgente de cómo acabar con la falta de vivienda. Aunque los contextos varían en función de los mercados inmobiliarios locales, los sistemas de protección social, las estructuras gubernamentales y las condiciones sociales, los
- [Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda: Statement from the Institute of Global Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/midtermreview_newurbanagenda/) - The New Urban Agenda (NUA) was adopted at the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III) in Quito, Ecuador in 2016. It represents a shared vision for a more sustainable and equitable future and recognizes that, if well planned, urbanization can be a powerful tool for sustainable development. It guides how cities
- [Global Homelessness at the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD64)](https://ighomelessness.org/csocd64/) - Eradicating Poverty Means Ending Homelessness This month, practitioners, advocates, government stakeholders, and academics from all over the world convened for the 64th Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD64). The priority theme was ‘Advancing Social Development and Social Justice through Coordinated, Equitable, and Inclusive Policies’. There was also a focus on ‘Eradicating Poverty
- [The Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness Announces New Executive Director](https://ighomelessness.org/newexecutivedirector/) - After an extensive global search process led by members of the IGH Advisory Committee, we are pleased to announce that Peter Mackie has been selected as IGH’s next Executive Director, beginning November 18, 2025. From the IGH Advisory Committee “We are thrilled to welcome Peter Mackie as the next Executive Director of the Ruff Institute
- [International Open Access Week: Equitable Knowledge Exchange](https://ighomelessness.org/oaweek2025/) - Resource Guide When information is open access, it is freely available for everyone to use—at no cost—in physical and/or digital formats. Open access materials typically carry fewer copyright and licensing restrictions than traditionally published works. Open Access aims to ensure that marginalized communities are included in critical scholarly conversations and that researchers and practitioners across
- [2025 Vincentian Family Homelessness Campaign](https://ighomelessness.org/vincentian-family-homelessness-campaign/) - Homelessness is an urgent, solvable issue, affecting every country in varying contexts. To effectively end homelessness, countries must accurately measure the scope of homelessness through clear, standardized, and inclusive definitions and standardized, disaggregated data collection. The Vincentian Family Homelessness Campaign — a collaborative advocacy campaign co-sponsored by Vincentian Family at the United Nations, in partnership
- [Advancing Global Commitments on Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/advancing-global-commitments-on-homelessness/) - Published in September 2025, the second UN Secretary-General Report on Homelessness identifies the absence of a global definition and reliable data as major barriers to ending homelessness. Contrary to narratives that frame homelessness as the result of individual choices, homelessness is driven by structural inequalities, social exclusion, stigmas, and systematic barriers. To prevent and end
- [IGH Global Framework on Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/igh-announces-the-first-global-framework-on-homelessness/) - Homelessness takes many forms, yet it affects people in every country and community. Despite its global reach, the lack of a universal definition, reliable data, and targeted, preventive strategies operates as a major barrier to ending homelessness. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) do not directly include homelessness, representing a critical gap in the
- [El derecho a la vivienda en América Latina: Entre el papel y la práctica](https://ighomelessness.org/latin-america-blog/) - Una mirada regional Por Yamitza A. Yuivar Villarreal En América Latina, las promesas constitucionales sobre el derecho a la vivienda a menudo no se traducen en protecciones reales para quienes viven en situación de calle. Si bien muchos gobiernos han reconocido el derecho a la vivienda, la implementación de soluciones concretas e integrales sigue siendo
- [FEANTSA's 2018 Policy Conference; Homelessness Among Transgender People in South Africa; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/feantsas-2018-policy-conference-homelessness-among-transgender-people-in-south-africa-and-more/) - 2018 FEANTSA Policy Conference: Future Challenges for the Homeless Sector in Europe The European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless (FEANTSA)’s 2018 Policy Conference will be held on June 15, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. A pre-conference program, featuring a series of site visits and opportunities to network on various topics, will take place
- [La Importancia de Estadísticas Globales del Sinhogarismo](https://ighomelessness.org/estadisticas-globales-del-sinhogarismo/) - El sinhogarismo es un fenómeno global que tiene incidencia en todo el mundo, aunque se manifiesta de diversas maneras según las circunstancias locales de cada país. Debido a la importancia de promover estadísticas precisas, el equipo del Instituto Global del Sinhogarismo (IGH) desarrolló el Global Homeless Data Map o Mapa de Datos Globales del Sinhogarismo.
- [Homelessness, Equity and Inclusion](https://ighomelessness.org/homelessness-equity-and-inclusion/) - During a robust question and answer (Q&A) session, participants inquired about practical approaches to equitable partnership with people with lived experience, how to respond to resistance to DEI efforts, avoiding tokenism and ensuring that people with lived experience have decision-making power.
- [Vanguard Trip: Santiago de Chile, Montevideo, Uruguay, and São Paulo, Brazil](https://ighomelessness.org/vanguard-trip-santiago-de-chile-montevideo-uruguay-and-sao-paulo-brazil/) - We’re so grateful for the chance to travel again and be with our colleagues in person. We were able to spend time in South America during the months of July and August, learning from and working with our Vanguard Program partners. Our key takeaways were: the core issues of homelessness are very similar all around
- [IGH at the United Nations (UN) | Q&A](https://ighomelessness.org/igh-at-the-united-nations-un-qa/) - The Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness at DePaul University (IGH) works with partners around the world to drive a global movement to define, enumerate, and end homelessness. On April 27, 2022, the IGH team took part in the United Nations Human Settlements Program’s Special Event on Affordable Housing and Ending Homelessness at the UN Headquarters in New York City.
- [Data and Collective Impact During COVID-19: What We’ve Learned](https://ighomelessness.org/data-and-collective-impact-during-covid-19-what-weve-learned/) - IGH launched our Community of Impact (CoI) to connect leaders and practitioners to a collaborative and dynamic global network of knowledge of what works in ending homelessness. COVID-19 has represented an enormous challenge as the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations especially people experiencing homelessness. In our first Community of Impact Webinar,
- [Launch of the International Journal on Homelessness: What We've Learned](https://ighomelessness.org/launch-of-the-international-journal-on-homelessness-what-weve-learned/) - IGH Community of Impact Webinar Series Reese Hagy 23 November 2021 Introducing the International Journal on Homelessness The most recent installment of the IGH Community of Impact Webinar Series celebrated the launch of the International Journal of Homelessness (IJOH), the first issue of which was published earlier this month. The IJOH is supported by the
- [Housing First in International Contexts: What We’ve Learned](https://ighomelessness.org/housing-first-in-international-contexts-what-weve-learned/) - IGH Community of Impact Webinar Series Reese Hagy 29 July 2021 Housing First is a model of homelessness intervention that is targeted towards people experiencing chronic homelessness. As opposed to ‘staircase’ models that generally require program participants to meet certain requirements before attaining standard housing, the Housing First model is a housing-led intervention that addresses
- [Homeless Prevention Strategies: What We’ve Learned](https://ighomelessness.org/homeless-prevention-strategies-what-weve-learned/) - IGH Community of Impact Webinar Series Reese Hagy 25 March 2021 How do communities work upstream to prevent homelessness? How does data and evidence inform targeted prevention strategies? In our recent Community of Impact Webinar, we investigated these questions by featuring homeless prevention experts and strategies from around the globe. Homelessness prevention works to address
- [Partnering with People of Lived Experience: What We've Learned](https://ighomelessness.org/partnering-with-people-of-lived-experience-what-weve-learned/) - IGH Community of Impact Reese Hagy and Julia Wagner 10 March 2022 Centering the Voices of Experts by Experience Our most recent event for the IGH Community of Impact Webinar Series highlighted the importance of partnering with people of lived experience. We were honored to have such impactful and powerful speakers and moderators for the
- [This Month in Homelessness: October 2020 sees launch of new initiatives to address homelessness globally](https://ighomelessness.org/homelessness-october-2020/) - World Homeless Day (WHD) is observed on the 10th of October each year to increase awareness of the needs of people experiencing homelessness and opportunities for communities to get involved in responding to homelessness. WHD emerged from online discussions between people working to respond to homelessness from various parts of the world. The international awareness
- [Homelessness and the New Urban Agenda](https://ighomelessness.org/homelessness-and-the-new-urban-agenda/) - Last month, IGH joined 30,000 participants from 167 countries in Quito, Ecuador for the third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III). Homelessness and the New Urban Agenda Following four days of workshops, high-level consultations and a village of interactive exhibits, United Nations member states formally adopted the New Urban Agenda. The
- [Freight Containers and Affordable Housing in Hong Kong, Housing Solutions for Young People in Europe, and More](https://ighomelessness.org/freight-containers-and-affordable-housing-in-hong-kong-housing-solutions-for-young-people-in-europe-and-more/) - Thinking Inside the Box: Hong Kong’s Next Effort to Solve Affordable Housing Shortage According to the South China Morning Post, a plan to convert freight containers into living units to increase housing for those experiencing various forms of homelessness is under consideration in Hong Kong, China. Freight container units have been used for housing in
- [Crisis UK and Homeless Link Team Up With 'Older Age Homelessness' Prevention Session](https://ighomelessness.org/crisis-uk-and-homeless-link-team-up-with-older-age-homelessness-prevention-session/) - Crisis UK and Homeless Link Team Up With ‘Older Age Homelessness’ Prevention Session As part of Crisis‘ 50th anniversary, the organization is conducting a major consultation to gather evidence and opinions of UK residents and homelessness experts that will be used to inform policy change. The ‘Older Age Homelessness’ prevention session, delivered in collaboration with
- [Guadalajara, Mexico Sees Decline in Homelessness, Scottish Charities Advocate Early Intervention, Singapore Releases Point-in-Time Count Findings, and More](https://ighomelessness.org/guadalajara-mexico-sees-decline-in-homelessness-scottish-charities-advocate-early-intervention-singapore-releases-point-in-time-count-findings-and-more/) - Guadalajara, Mexico Sees Decline In Homelessness El Informador reports that Guadalajara, Mexico, has seen significant decline in homelessness since the last City Council point-in-time count in 2015. Rubén Arroyo Ramos, head of Centro de Atención Integral a Personas en Situación de Indigencia acknowledges that there are approximately 200 people experiencing homelessness throughout the city –
- [The State of Housing in the EU 2017, A New Goal for CAEH's 20,000 Homes Campaign, Housing Development in Sri Lanka, and More](https://ighomelessness.org/the-state-of-housing-in-the-eu-2017-a-new-goal-for-caehs-20000-homes-campaign-housing-development-in-sri-lanka-and-more/) - The State of Housing in the EU 2017 The Housing Europe Observatory, the research branch of Housing Europe, released The State of Housing in the EU 2017 this week. This year’s flagship report includes detailed housing statistics for each European Union member state, the latest housing trends in a cross-country observation, and a compilation of
- [Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Eradicating 'Core Homelessness' in Scotland's Largest Cities, and More](https://ighomelessness.org/hunger-and-homelessness-awareness-week-eradicating-core-homelessness-in-scotlands-largest-cities-and-more/) - Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (HHA) is approaching! A series of educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy events, raising awareness of homelessness, will be held across the U.S. beginning Saturday, November 11 and ending Sunday, November 19. Each year, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against
- [Edmonton, Canada Joins A Place to Call Home](https://ighomelessness.org/edmonton-canada-joins-a-place-to-call-home/) - Homeward Trust Edmonton released the following announcement this morning of their participation as a vanguard city in the Institute of Global Homelessness’s A Place to Call Home campaign: Edmonton – Homelessness is a global challenge, with an estimated 100 million people worldwide living without shelter. The Institute of Global Homelessness at DePaul University is launching
- [The 2018 Transatlantic Practice Exchange, A New Plan to Combat Homelessness in Austin, Texas, and More](https://ighomelessness.org/the-2018-transatlantic-practice-exchange-a-new-plan-to-combat-homelessness-in-austin-texas-and-more/) - Homeless Link’s Transatlantic Practice Exchange 2018 Leaders in the United Kingdom homelessness sector will be able to apply for Homeless Link’s fourth Transatlantic Practice Exchange at the end of November 2017. The Exchange is an opportunity for senior support worker/junior manager-level staff to explore good practice in the United States. Topics proposed for the 2018
- [Adelaide, Australia Becomes Second City to Join the A Place to Call Home Initiative](https://ighomelessness.org/adelaide-australia-becomes-second-city-to-join-the-a-place-to-call-home-initiative/) - The Don Dunstan Foundation released the following announcement this morning of their participation as a vanguard city in the Institute of Global Homelessness’s A Place to Call Home campaign: The Adelaide CBD (Central Business District) will join a select group of Vanguard Cities on six continents to partner with the Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH)
- [Housing Veterans in Montreal, Brainstorming On Strategic Improvements in Brno, and Building Toward An End to Rural Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/housing-veterans-in-montreal-brainstorming-on-strategic-improvements-in-brno-and-building-toward-an-end-to-rural-homelessness/) - Pilot Project Finding Permanent Housing for Veterans in Montreal The Old Brewery Mission, Quebec Veterans Foundation, and the Canadian government are collaborating on the Sentinels of the Street pilot project, intended to provide rent-subsidized, permanent, supportive housing to veterans experiencing homelessness in Montreal, Quebec. Jackie Dunham of CTV adds that supportive housing can be very
- [Symposium on Street Homelessness and Catholic Social Teaching in Rome, Italy](https://ighomelessness.org/symposium-on-street-homelessness-and-catholic-social-teaching-in-rome-italy/) - Practitioners and theologians are coming together in Rome, Italy to discuss global street homelessness in an event hosted by DePaul University’s IGH, Depaul International, Niagara University, St John’s University, and the University Durham’s Centre for Catholic Studies. The event combines the expertise of a host of sources and speakers, all from vastly different backgrounds–some religious,
- [The U.S. Explores Increase in Homelessness, U.K. Assembles Panel to Address Rough Sleeping, and Canada Unveils National Housing Strategy](https://ighomelessness.org/the-u-s-explores-increase-in-homelessness-u-k-assembles-panel-to-address-rough-sleeping-and-canada-unveils-national-housing-strategy/) - A Rise in Homelessness Across the U.S. Pam Fessler of Southern California Public Radio explores a reported increase in homelessness across the United States this year. According to the 2017 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week, the number of people experiencing homelessness increased
- [Street Homelessness in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Homeless Link Convenes on Housing First in England, and Three Cities Join World Habitat's Campaign](https://ighomelessness.org/street-homelessness-in-rio-de-janeiro-brazil-homeless-link-convenes-on-housing-first-in-england-and-three-cities-join-world-habitats-campaign/) - Rising Street Homelessness in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil As stated in Al Jazeera, there are a reported 15,000 people living on the streets in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, more than triple the number in 2014. The article sites economic hardship leading to an influx of people experiencing homelessness, following the city’s hosting of the Olympic
- [The UK-based Centre for Homelessness Impact Announces 2018 Launch, and Registration Opens for the NAEH Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/the-uk-based-centre-for-homelessness-impact-announces-2018-launch-and-registration-opens-for-the-naeh-conference-on-ending-family-and-youth-homelessness/) - The New Centre for Homelessness Impact to Launch Spring 2018 The UK-based Centre for Homelessness Impact is off the ground! The Centre will be headed by Dr Lígia Teixeira, formerly Head of Research and Evaluation at Crisis. The Centre is taking on the task of assessing and utilizing research, a sometimes challenging task for policy-makers,
- [The Urban Institute Discusses Housing Assistance, Pathways to Housing PA Addresses the Opioid Epidemic, and More](https://ighomelessness.org/the-urban-institute-discusses-housing-assistance-pathways-to-housing-pa-addresses-the-opioid-epidemic-and-more/) - Benefits of Expanding Housing Assistance Housing assistance plays a significant role in stabilizing low-income households and helping them progress. However, only one in five eligible renters receive the assistance they need. On the Urban Institute’s Urban Wire blog, Susan J. Popkin, Samantha Batko, and Corianne Scally suggest that proposed reductions in federal funding for public
- [U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Announces Funding Awards, Expanded Evidence on Housing and Healthcare, and More](https://ighomelessness.org/u-s-department-of-housing-and-urban-development-announces-funding-awards-expanded-evidence-on-housing-and-healthcare-and-more/) - Bridging the Gap Between Housing and Healthcare in the U.S. Politico explores a four-year effort to demonstrate how permanent housing can alleviate costly health care visits among people who had been chronically homeless in Houston, Texas. Allan Clifton shares his story of health improvements and reduced visits to emergency care after being permanently housed through
- [The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness Introduces an Intervention Guide for Youth Homelessness, Canadian Cities Increase Their Focus on Permanent Housing, and More](https://ighomelessness.org/the-canadian-observatory-on-homelessness-introduces-an-intervention-guide-for-youth-homelessness-canadian-cities-increase-their-focus-on-permanent-housing-and-more/) - Mental Health & Addictions Interventions for Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Practical Strategies for Front-line Providers According to the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, issues surrounding mental health and addition can increase young people’s risk of experiencing chronic homelessness. Service systems and providers in many settings aren’t adequately equipped and resourced to meet the needs of the youth
- [The State of Homelessness in Hong Kong and San Diego, California and Bridging Health and Homelessness in Chicago](https://ighomelessness.org/the-state-of-homelessness-in-hong-kong-and-san-diego-california-and-bridging-health-and-homelessness-in-chicago/) - Homelessness in Hong Kong Wyman Ma and Chermaine Lee of Reuters discuss rising homelessness in Hong Kong. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the local government estimate over 1,000 people experiencing street homelessness, an increase compared to previous years. According to the article, the cost of living is being explored as a significant factor affecting this rise.
- [Homelessness and Internet Cafés in Tokyo, Meters to Fund Outreach in Los Angeles, Consultation on Youth Homelessness in Canada, and More](https://ighomelessness.org/homelessness-and-internet-cafes-in-tokyo-meters-to-fund-outreach-in-los-angeles-consultation-on-youth-homelessness-in-canada-and-more/) - “Internet Café Refugees” in Tokyo, Japan Sakura Murakami of the Japan Times explores the findings of a recent survey on homelessness conducted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The survey, conducted from November 2016 through January 2017, probed 502 24-hour internet and manga cafes in Tokyo and the customers that occupy them. According to the findings,
- [Depaul Ireland Extends Housing, The Y-Foundation Shares Insight on the Finnish Housing First Model, and More](https://ighomelessness.org/depaul-ireland-extends-housing-the-y-foundation-shares-insight-on-the-finnish-housing-first-model-and-more/) - Depaul Ireland Extends Housing for Almost 600 People Evelyn Ring of the Irish Examiner reports on Depaul Ireland’s efforts to more permanently house nearly 600 people experiencing homelessness. CEO of Depaul Ireland, Kerry Anthony, says that the organization wanted to take a different approach to tackling to homelessness, beyond emergency accommodation. Of the 593 people
- [Housing First in Integrated Strategies in the U.K., Housing Support After Incarceration in Australia, and More](https://ighomelessness.org/housing-first-in-integrated-strategies-in-the-u-k-housing-support-after-incarceration-in-australia-and-more/) - Using Housing First in Integrated Homelessness Strategies In Using Housing First in Integrated Homelessness Strategies, Nicholas Pleace explores various aspects of the housing first model in the United Kingdom. The report assesses the evidence base for the housing first model and other homelessness services, considering effectiveness and cost-efficiency; analyzes the potential for integration of homelessness
- [Progress in Odense, Denmark; SPARC Report on Race and Homelessness in the US; Free Houses in Kerala, India; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/progress-in-odense-denmark-sparc-report-on-race-and-homelessness-in-the-us-free-houses-in-kerala-india-and-more/) - Odense, Denmark Credits Housing First for Reduction in Homelessness Data from a recent survey shows that over the past two years, the number of people experiencing homelessness in Odense, Denmark, decreased from 173 to 113. Tommy Byrne of Dagbladet Holstebro states that of the 317 people who were housed between 2011 and 2017, over 92%
- [Homeless Hub Discusses Women and Youth Homelessness; a Recent Census in Bogotá, Colombia; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/homeless-hub-discusses-women-and-youth-homelessness-a-recent-census-in-bogota-colombia-and-more/) - Homeless Hub: The women left behind On the Homeless Hub blog, Abe Oudshoorn of Western University discusses unique experiences and support needs of women and youth experiencing homelessness in Canada. Many times, women’s pathway to homelessness is unique to that of other groups. With this follows the need for unique support, such as safety measures
- [City of Tshwane Becomes Fourth Vanguard City to Join A Place to Call Home](https://ighomelessness.org/city-of-tshwane-becomes-fourth-vanguard-city-to-join-a-place-to-call-home/) - Tshwane released the following announcement this morning of their participation as a vanguard city in the Institute of Global Homelessness A Place to Call Home campaign: The City of Tshwane is joining a global campaign to end street homelessness by 2030. Homelessness is a global challenge, with an estimated 100 million people worldwide living without
- [Homeless Link's 2017 Report; The Public Health Model of Homelessness Prevention; and Australia's National Homelessness Conference 2018](https://ighomelessness.org/homeless-links-2017-report-the-public-health-model-of-homelessness-prevention-and-australias-national-homelessness-conference-2018/) - Homeless Link’s 2017 Report Homeless Link’s Annual Review of Support for Single Homeless People provides insights into England’s homelessness sector. The report aims to provide a comprehensive picture. The range of activities and interventions that are offered throughout the country, from life skills training, financial advice to substance abuse services. Research shows that despite challenges
- [FEANTSA and Fondation Abbé Pierre Analyze Housing Exclusion in Europe; Professor Sarah Johnsen Gives Insight on Housing First; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/feantsa-and-fondation-abbe-pierre-analyze-housing-exclusion-in-europe-professor-sarah-johnsen-gives-insight-on-housing-first-and-more/) - FEANTSA and Fondation Abbé Pierre’s Third Overview of Housing Exclusion in Europe Since 2015, the European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless (FEANTSA) and the Fondation Abbé Pierre have collaborated to produce an annual report that examines the latest Eurostat data and other aspects of housing in Europe. The 2018 Overview of Housing
- [Cisco and Destination: Home Join Efforts; Homelessness in Austria; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/cisco-and-destination-home-join-efforts-homelessness-in-austria-and-more/) - Cisco to Provide Destination: Home with Funding to Help End Homelessness in Santa Clara County Destination: Home has announced that they will be partnering with Cisco – leader in internet technology and networking, to help end homelessness in Santa Clara County, California. Cisco will fund $50 million to leverage existing public resources over a five-year
- [Typology of Homelessness Prevention; Domestic Abuse and Housing; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/typology-of-homelessness-prevention-domestic-abuse-and-housing-and-more/) - Homeless Link’s Transatlantic Practice Exchange 2018 The Transatlantic Practice Exchange 2018, a partnership between Homeless Link in the United Kingdom (U.K.) and the National Alliance to End Homelessness in the United States (U.S.), features a group of front line staff from the U.S.) and U.K.) homelessness sector. This year, co-production and performing arts are particular
- [Auckland, New Zealand Provides Permanent Housing; Bogotá, Colombia Shares Data on Local Street Homelessness, and More](https://ighomelessness.org/auckland-new-zealand-provides-permanent-housing-bogota-colombia-shares-data-on-local-street-homelessness-and-more/) - Program to Help People Transition into Permanent Housing in Auckland, New Zealand A two-year pilot study has secured permanent housing for nearly 40 individuals experiencing chronic street homelessness in Auckland, New Zealand. Moira Lawler, CEO of Lifewise, explained that the program aimed at placing individuals into permanent housing first, then providing the necessary support to
- [CAEH's National Conference; Real-time Data in Ending Homelessness; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/caehs-national-conference-real-time-data-in-ending-homelessness-and-more/) - CAEH National Conference on Ending Homelessness The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) invites policy makers, funders, researchers, advocates, community leaders and front line workers to the National Conference on Ending Homelessness on November 5, 6, and 7, 2018. The conference will be organized into six streams of focus: Leadership, Planning and Practice; Indigenous Homelessness;
- [Vanguard Cities Gather in Chicago](https://ighomelessness.org/vanguard-cities-gather-in-chicago/) - Last week, representatives from 13 cities gathered in Chicago for the first annual Vanguard Cities Summit, part of IGH’s A Place to Call Home initiative. This select group of vanguard cities will be on the front line of the larger global movement, leading by example and demonstrating what’s possible. Each city will commit to achieving
- [City of Rijeka Joins the A Place to Call Home Campaign](https://ighomelessness.org/city-of-rijeka-joins-the-a-place-to-call-home-campaign/) - Rijeka, Croatia announced on June 13th its position as the fifth official Vanguard City in the Institute of Global Homelessness’s A Place to Call Home campaign. The effort in Rijeka is spearheaded by Head of the County Social Policy Department and Youth Dragica Marač and Director of Depaul Croatia and head of Rijeka’s House of
- [Canada Has a New Homelessness Strategy; Dame Louise Casey Discusses Hopes for Ending Rough Sleeping in the United Kingdom; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/canada-has-a-new-homelessness-strategy-dame-louise-casey-discusses-hopes-for-ending-rough-sleeping-in-the-united-kingdom-and-more/) - Canada’s New Homelessness Strategy According to the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the government of Canada plans to make bold changes to the federal strategy to prevent and end homelessness. Through the Reaching Home strategy, Canada will reinforce its community-based approach to address homelessness – funding municipalities and local service
- [Young Families Experiencing Homelessness in America; Homelessness Prevention in England; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/young-families-experiencing-homelessness-in-america-homelessness-prevention-in-england-and-more/) - Missed Opportunities: Pregnant and Parenting Youth Experiencing Homelessness in America In this briefing, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago analyzes homelessness among youth who are pregnant or parenting. It is the third in Voices of Youth Count’s series of research-to-impact briefs on understanding and addressing youth homelessness. Voices of Youth Count is a national
- [Greater Manchester, England Works Toward Ending Rough Sleeping; The U.S. Department of Education Addresses Student Homelessness; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/greater-manchester-england-works-toward-ending-rough-sleeping-the-u-s-department-of-education-addresses-student-homelessness-and-more/) - Centre for Homelessness Impact: Why reliable evidence matters The Centre for Homelessness Impact reflects on Evidence Week – an initiative led by Sense about Science and other agencies in the United Kingdom (UK). The initiative aims to explore the significance of evidence and data across a number of different fields of work and service and
- [Japan Sees Decline in Homelessness; St. Mungo's Helps Women Experiencing Homelessness After Imprisonment; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/japan-sees-decline-in-homelessness-st-mungos-helps-women-experiencing-homelessness-after-imprisonment-and-more/) - HUD Helps Fund Youth Homelessness Programs in the U.S. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) distributed grants to help fund a wide range of housing initiatives, including rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and host homes in 11 communities across the U.S., through its Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program. In total,
- [Understanding Rural Homelessness in Canada; Housing Over 500 People in Auckland, New Zealand; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/understanding-rural-homelessness-in-canada-housing-over-500-people-in-auckland-new-zealand-and-more/) - FEANTSA’s 13th European Research Conference on Homelessness In partnership with the Metropolitan Research Institute Budapest and Foundation Budapest, FEANTSA will host the 13th Annual European Research Conference on Homelessness in Budapest. This year, the Social and Economic Integration of Homeless People themed conference will explore evidence on levels of and opportunities for social and economic
- [Glasgow, Scotland Joins the A Place to Call Home Campaign](https://ighomelessness.org/glasgow-scotland-joins-the-a-place-to-call-home-campaign/) - Glasgow, Scotland announced on October 9th its position as the seventh official Vanguard City in the Institute of Global Homelessness’s A Place to Call Home campaign. The Glasgow Homeless Network, in close collaboration with the city, is at the head of the effort in Glasgow. The City of Glasgow has pledged to work toward a
- [Through the Eyes of Change: IGH 2018 Leadership Assembly](https://ighomelessness.org/through-the-eyes-of-change-igh-2018-leadership-assembly/) - As the 2018 IGH Leadership Program approached, I imagined what it would be like. I anticipated meeting the cohort, who traveled from all over the world, and learning about their endeavors in homelessness. I looked forward to meeting the leaders in homelessness who would be presenting ideas and sharing insight throughout the week. I began
- [IGH Joins Rijeka, Croatia to Collect Data; Auckland, New Zealand Counts Street Homelessness; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/igh-joins-rijeka-croatia-to-collect-data-auckland-new-zealand-counts-street-homelessness-and-more/) - Ira Mata, Ira Tangata: Auckland, New Zealand’s Homeless Count Over 700 people took to the streets of Auckland, New Zealand to conduct a point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness. According to Toby Manhire of The Spin Off, volunteers spread from Pukekohe to Warkworth to collect information on the current state of street homelessness. Local homelessness
- [A Way Home Europe; Street Homelessness in Taipei, Taiwan; and More.](https://ighomelessness.org/a-way-home-europe-street-homelessness-in-taipei-taiwan-and-more/) - A Way Home Europe The efforts of A Way Home Canada have inspired communities, states and other countries to join their international movement for change in the homelessness sector. Europe has now joined the A Way Home (AWH) initiative. The continent will engage in shared learning about effective solutions in policy, practice and planning for
- [Sydney, Australia Joins the IGH AP2CH Campaign; CAEH's 2019 Conference; Working Group Pushes for UN's Increased Engagement to End Homelessness; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/sydney-australia-joins-the-igh-ap2ch-campaign-caehs-2019-conference-working-group-pushes-for-uns-increased-engagement-to-end-homelessness-and-more/) - The 2019 National Conference on Ending Homelessness The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) will host their National Conference on Ending Homelessness on November 4-6, 2019 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The conference program will cover a range of topics in homelessness, designed to support and accelerate the end of homelessness in Canada by equipping participants
- [IGH Joins Efforts to Address Global Street Homelessness; RAIS Fundación Proposes Policy Change in Spain; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/igh-joins-efforts-to-address-global-street-homelessness-rais-fundacion-proposes-policy-change-in-spain-and-more/) - The United Nations Working Group to End Homelessness The United Nations NGO Working Group to End Homelessness (WGEH), IGH, and the International Coalition to End Homelessness propose a renewed focus on measuring and ending street homelessness worldwide. WGEH convened last month to present U.N. members with information that would support their proposal – to consider
- [Kerala, India Offers Housing; Bristol, UK Aims to End Rough Sleeping; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/kerala-india-offers-housing-bristol-uk-aims-to-end-rough-sleeping-and-more/) - Kerala, India Offers Housing to Tackle Homelessness The state of Kerala is offering free housing to people experiencing homelessness. Executive Director of Housing and Land Rights Network, Shivani Chaudhry, says that with this housing plan, the Indian government can shift the focus of its efforts from temporary accommodation to permanent housing. About 145 families have
- [Montevideo, Uruguay Expands Homelessness Services; Salvation Army Meets with Illinois Lawmakers; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/montevideo-uruguay-expands-homelessness-services-salvation-army-meets-with-illinois-lawmakers-and-more/) - Five Factors Underpin Good Homelessness Service Implementation The Centre for Homelessness Impact added new content to their Intervention Tool that can be used by homelessness, practitioners and policymakers to raise implementation standards. Dr. Jenny Wood outlines five crucial factors that emerged across all interventions. Suitable and affordable accommodation is necessary to ensure stability after experiencing
- [True Colors United Analyzes LGBTQ Youth Homelessness; Mansfield, Australia Launches Prevention Plan; and More](https://ighomelessness.org/true-colors-united-analyzes-lgbtq-youth-homelessness-mansfield-australia-launches-prevention-plan-and-more/) - At the Intersections: LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness Homelessness is one of the most pressing issues facing a disproportionate number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the United States today. Figures show that LGBTQ youth and young adults are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their straight and cisgender peers. This second
- [Connecting Threads: The IGH Leadership Fall Convening](https://ighomelessness.org/connecting-threads-the-igh-leadership-fall-convening/) - Nairobi, Bratislava, Chennai, Hamilton, Waterloo, Santiago, Budapest, Brno, Tshwane. These cities have different foods, different customs, different styles of dress. They believe, sometimes, in different religions. Their governments are bound by different constitutions. But the IGH Leadership Program cohort from each of these cities agreed on one thing: the street is not a place to
- [A Brief History of Flight: The IGH Leadership Program Spring Convening](https://ighomelessness.org/a-brief-history-of-flight-the-igh-leadership-program-spring-convening/) - The IGH Leadership Program cohort is building paper airplanes. Fourteen leaders in the homelessness sector from eight countries have split into three teams and they’re arguing over aerodynamics. Paper planes seem so simple, don’t they? Take one sheet of paper, fold a few times, and voilà: flight. But anyone who has ever taken aim at the sky knows that takeoff
- [Mark McGreevy: "A commitment to ending unsheltered homelessness should take center stage"](https://ighomelessness.org/mark-mcgreevy-a-commitment-to-ending-unsheltered-homelessness-should-take-center-stage/) - This is the transcript of a speech delivered to the UN by IGH co-founder Mark McGreevy. To watch the video, click here. Thank you to the organizers for the invitation to speak at this event. Thanks also to the Vincentian Family of NGOs at the UN – representing a membership of two million people globally
- [IGH Announces New Global Homelessness Resource Hub](https://ighomelessness.org/igh-announces-new-global-homelessness-resource-hub/) - Follow #IGHhub | Subscribe to the IGH Hub newsletter | Submit to the library Roughly how many hours per week would you say you spend begging Google for information on housing programs? Looking for toolkits and policy briefs? Tracking down data from a homelessness count or finding voices of lived experience? When we put this question to individuals
- [Greater Manchester Becomes Third Vanguard City with A Place to Call Home](https://ighomelessness.org/greater-manchester-becomes-third-vanguard-city-with-a-place-to-call-home/) - Greater Manchester Combined Authority released the following announcement this morning of their participation as a vanguard city in the Institute of Global Homelessness A Place to Call Home campaign: Greater Manchester became one of a select few Vanguard Cities charged with leading the global effort to tackle rough sleeping and homelessness at an event yesterday

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- [Home](https://ighomelessness.org/) - Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) website
- [Global Homelessness and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)](https://ighomelessness.org/globalhomelessnessandthesdgs/) - A review of the 2024-2025 United Nations Voluntary National Reviews for reporting on homelessness The United Nations (UN) established Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address international, systemic issues and inequities such as poverty, climate change, sustainable development of human settlements, healthcare, and more. Global homelessness is a shared issue that directly intersects with every SDG;
- [Publications](https://ighomelessness.org/publications/) - Explore IGH Research and Publications All ReportsGlobal FrameworksVanguard Cities ProgramBlogAll Reports Global Advocacy Report Report on 2024-2025 Voluntary National Reviews In this report, we reviewed every United Nations Voluntary National Review (VNR) submitted in 2024 or 2025 for meaningful reporting on the issue of homelessness, highlighting existing efforts to measure homelessness and identifying gaps in
- [IGH Staff](https://ighomelessness.org/staff/) - The work of IGH is driven by a team that is committed to continuous learning and collaboration and whose diverse perspectives and experience strengthens our mission and vision. Tiffany Connolly Program Coordinator | Institute of Global Homelessness Pronouns: she/her Email: tconnolly@ighomelessness.org Tiffany is the Program Coordinator at the Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH). She is
- [International Mayors Council on Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/mayorscouncil/) - Homelessness is one of the most visible and complex forms of poverty, but cities across the world are showing that ending homelessness is possible, and mayors play a pivotal role. Mayors can transform the local action on ending homelessness by leveraging data, innovation, and partnership. The International Mayors Council on Homelessness brings together
- [IGH Online Community of Impact](https://ighomelessness.org/igh-online-community-of-impact/) - A community of impact (CoI) is a group of people who work towards a shared passion or cause, and learn how to do the work better through interacting and sharing knowledge. IGH aims to create an online CoI for professionals working with people experiencing homelessness. The IGH CoI connects members to a collaborative and dynamic
- [Definition and Homeless Data](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/hub-definition-and-homeless-data/) - Defining homelessness is the act of specifying who is considered homeless in a particular region. Homelessness definitions are important since, among other things, they shape policy priorities, determine who will be eligible for public assistance, and establish the conceptual framework that people use to understand homelessness in their communities. Given the challenges associated with defining
- [Intersectional Identities](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/intersectional-identities/) - While homelessness impacts an array of people internationally, in many contexts, it disproportionately affects historically marginalized populations who face discrimination based on their identity. Each group can experience unique challenges and barriers to housing that can make securing and sustaining housing more difficult. Explore the links below for research and resources on the intersection between
- [Lived Experience/Expertise](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/lived-experience/) - Homelessness disproportionately affects people of the global majority and other groups who have been historically marginalized. Structural and systemic racism can look different in different parts of the world, but we see an undeniable global throughline between racism and homelessness. In addition, experiential knowledge — knowledge derived from personal experience — of what works and
- [Advocacy](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/advocacy/) - Raising awareness is the first step in the process of change. Effective advocacy consists of an individual, group or organization educating people about the state of homelessness, the impact it has on society and how it can be solved. An important part of presenting solutions is including a clear call to action. Advocating for specific
- [Community Planning and Multisectoral Collaboration](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/hub-community-planning-and-multisectoral-collaboration/) - No single agency can end homelessness alone. Addressing homelessness effectively requires multiple agencies and partners working together, alongside people with the lived experience of homelessness, to co-create, implement, test, and improve strategies. Explore the links below for research and resources on multisectoral collaboration and collective impact. Collective Impact: Large-scale Social Change Requires Broad Cross-sector Coordination
- [Intersections of Migration and Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/hub-intersections-of-migration-and-homelessness/) - The issue of homelessness among migrants is a pressing global issue with communities across the world looking to implement effective, human-centered solutions. There has been increased media attention on migration, but this has been an ongoing concern with communities implementing programs including housing and essential services for migrants for many years, facing challenges, and working
- [Crisis Response and Street Outreach](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/hub-crisis-response-and-street-outreach/) - Emergency shelters are a critical component of many crisis response strategies, as they can be useful in providing immediate accommodations to people experiencing homelessness who have no other housing options. While important, emergency shelters alone are not an adequate solution to homelessness. They should be understood as one component of a more comprehensive, solutions-focused homelessness
- [Supportive Services](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/hub-supportiveservices/) - While homelessness is primarily a housing issue, people experiencing homelessness face various psychosocial challenges at higher rates than housed people, often as a consequence of experiencing homelessness. For example, people experiencing homelessness have higher rates of problematic substance use, mental health challenges, and trauma. Supportive services designed to address these issues can be an important
- [Special Topics](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/specialtopics/) - The immediate cause of homelessness 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. Explore the
- [IGH Resources](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/ighresources/) - As the first organization to focus on homelessness as a global phenomenon, we aim to fill the gaps in research about how practitioners are addressing homelessness across world regions. By sharing reports, papers, and other first-of-its-kind resources that discuss findings from our collaborative work with our global network, we seek to draw connections between practices,
- [Prevention](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/hub-prevention/) - Homelessness prevention refers to a wide array of policies and interventions that address factors contributing to homelessness as a means of preventing it before it occurs. Some prevention activities may operate at a more general, society-wide level whereas others are targeted towards individuals in a crisis situation. Preventative approaches emerge from the observation that homelessness
- [Housing](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/hub-housing/) - Not all people experiencing homelessness require the same type of accommodation or support. For some, homelessness is tied to a crisis event, and interventions with a lighter touch will be enough to get them back on their feet and keep them from returning to the street. For individuals with more complex needs, additional support may
- [Regional Organizations](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/hub-regionalorganizations/) - There are many different regional and national organizations that exist in different parts of the world to build networks, and share knowledge, research, best practices, and emerging innovations to address homelessness. On this page, you will find a curated list of organizations categorized by region. Hover over each block below to access the link to
- [Events](https://ighomelessness.org/events/) - IGH aims to connect with others to coalesce the global movement to end homelessness by organizing and participating in accessible and inclusive convenings and knowledge exchange initiatives. Upcoming Events January 26-29, 2027 International Journal on Homelessness (IJOH) 2027 Conference The IJOH 2027 Conference will be held on January 26-29, 2027, at the University of Pretoria
- [2026 Case Studies Report](https://ighomelessness.org/vanguard-cities-case-studies/) - Vanguard Cities Case Studies: Initiatives to Prevent and End Homelessness The Vanguard Program collaborates with 18 cities, states, and countries across six continents, all committed to significantly reducing or ending homelessness. This partnership further elevates each community’s work by supporting strategy development and data collection, engaging stakeholders in coalition building, and sharing lessons learned with
- [United Nations Advocacy](https://ighomelessness.org/globaladvocacy/) - Our first pillar of work is strategic advocacy for international homelessness policy focused on definition and measurement. Through formal partnerships with United Nations (UN) agencies and groups; contributions to written statements, reports and resolutions; and participation in major UN convenings, IGH continues to advocate for the issue of homelessness to be addressed at the United
- [International Journal on Homelessness Conference](https://ighomelessness.org/international-journal-on-homelessness-conference/) - International Journal on Homelessness 2025 Conference Universidad Alberto Hurtado in Santiago, Chile The latest conference featured a three-day program agenda with over 160 sessions and thematic discussions; a book launch and signing; networking opportunities and site visits to local organizations working to address homelessness. Practitioners from nearly 30 countries, including Angola, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada,
- [Chicagoland Business Council on Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/chicagoland-business-council-on-homelessness/) - Chicagoland Business Council on Homelessness Housed in the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University, the Chicagoland Business Council on Homelessness convenes and leverages the expertise and social capital of the business community in Chicago and the faculty, staff, and students of the University to contribute to systemic solutions that will reduce and end homelessness
- [Cape Town: New Vanguard City](https://ighomelessness.org/cape-town-new-vanguard-city/) - The City of Cape Town Signed as a New Vanguard City South Africa’s legislative capital commits to reducing street homelessness through partnership with IGH Cape Town is taking a significant step toward ensuring that every resident has a safe and dignified place to call home. On November 4, 2025, during the National Homelessness Conference held
- [Vanguard Program](https://ighomelessness.org/vanguard-program/) - The Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) launched the first Vanguard Cities cohort in 2017 with key global strategic partners, pioneering work in 13 cities across six continents. Each city made a commitment to significantly reducing or ending homelessness within its local context. The initiative is designed to support and uplift local expertise and innovation while
- [An Introduction to Homelessness Methodologies](https://ighomelessness.org/introduction-homelessness-methodologies/) - Introductory Guide Enumeration Methods Street Count Census Administrative Data By-Name List Additional Methods Inclusive Data Global Homeless Data Map IGH Framework on Homelessness Global ScaleWhy It MattersData ElementsMethod SelectionUsing the DataGlobal Scale Global Practices and Government Leadership in Data Collection The UN resolution adopted by the General Assembly in 2021 “calls upon Member States to
- [Additional Methodologies](https://ighomelessness.org/additional-methodologies/) - Introductory Guide Enumeration Methods Street Count Census Administrative Data By-Name List Additional Methods Inclusive Data Global Homeless Data Map IGH Framework on Homelessness This section explores additional methodologies used to estimate and understand homelessness. It highlights approaches such as the Capture-Recapture method, analysis of homeless applications, surveys, and service-based data. Each method offers unique insights
- [By-Name List](https://ighomelessness.org/by-name-list/) - Introductory Guide Enumeration Methods Street Count Census Administrative Data By-Name List Additional Methods Inclusive Data Global Homeless Data Map IGH Framework on Homelessness By-Name List A By-name list is a dynamic dataset with detailed information on every individual and family experiencing homelessness. The list serves to assess and prioritize individuals for housing and other services.
- [Street Count](https://ighomelessness.org/street-count/) - Introductory Guide Enumeration Methods Street Count Census Administrative Data By-Name List Additional Methods Inclusive Data Global Homeless Data Map IGH Framework on Homelessness What is a Street count? A Street count is an estimate of the number of people experiencing homelessness in a specific area on a single night. On a selected night, multiple teams
- [Administrative Data](https://ighomelessness.org/administrativedata/) - Introductory Guide Enumeration Methods Street Count Census Administrative Data By-Name List Additional Methods Inclusive Data Global Homeless Data Map IGH Framework on Homelessness Exploring Administrative Data Administrative data is collected by government bodies and service organizations as part of their daily operations, such as program participation records, service delivery logs, and users’ demographic information. This
- [Census](https://ighomelessness.org/census/) - Introductory Guide Enumeration Methods Street Count Census Administrative Data By-Name List Additional Methods Inclusive Data Global Homeless Data Map IGH Framework on Homelessness About the Census The Census method is a structured effort to count or survey a population, which can be utilized to collect demographic and historical housing information in a country or city.
- [Inclusive Data and Outcomes](https://ighomelessness.org/inclusivedata/) - Introductory Guide Enumeration Methods Street Count Census Administrative Data By-Name List Additional Methods Inclusive Data Global Homeless Data Map IGH Framework on Homelessness Inclusive data practices ensure that information about homelessness captures the diversity of experiences and realities across communities. This includes co-producing data with people who have lived experience of homelessness, building partnerships with
- [Connect With Us](https://ighomelessness.org/connectwithus/) - Global homelessness is an urgent and solvable issue that directly intersects with many other sectors and systems, including healthcare, the carceral and social justice system, environmental sustainability, and more. Coordinated efforts within the homelessness sector coupled with cross-sector collaboration is critical to understanding specific needs of people experiencing homelessness, implementing data to improve policies and
- [Advocating for Change](https://ighomelessness.org/advocating-for-change/) - Global Advocacy We see much more political will to address homelessness both within the United Nations and in Member States. The key to successfully moving this will towards action will be coming together as one global movement, with people with lived experience, service providers, government, and academia, speaking powerfully for how homelessness should be addressed
- [Lisbon: New Vanguard City](https://ighomelessness.org/lisbon-vanguard-program/) - Lisbon Signed as a Vanguard City Portugal’s capital commits to reducing street homelessness with IGH support The Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) launched the first cohort of Vanguard Cities in 2017, bringing together local governments from six continents committed to significantly reducing or ending street homelessness. Each city and country sets locally defined, measurable goals
- [2024 IGH Mongolia Report](https://ighomelessness.org/mongliareport/) - Монгол улсад гэр оронгүйдлийн асуудлыг бууруулах, үгүй болгоход тулгарч буй сорилт бэрхшээл, боломжууд Монгол улсын Гэр бүл, хөдөлмөр, нийгмийн хамгааллын яаманд зориулж Дэлхийн гэр оронгүйдлийн асуудлаарх хүрээлэнгээс боловсруулан хүргэв Танилцуулга Дэлхийн Гэр Оронгүйдэлтэй Тэмцэх Хүрээлэн (ДГОХ) -гийн төлөөлөгчид Хөдөлмөр, Нийгмийн Хамгааллын Яамтай байгуулсан “Вангаард Хөтөлбөрийн Улс орнуудтай хийх Хамтын Ажиллагаа”(цаашид Вангаардын хөтөлбөр гэх)-ны хүрээнд 2024
- [IGH Resource Hub](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/) - Welcome to the new IGH Resource Hub — a curation of resources and tools to inform and shape your work to prevent and end homelessness. Learn more about the IGH Hub here. Resources Introduction to Global Homelessness Introduction to Global Homelessness Access the resources Definition and Homeless Data Definition and Homeless Data Defining and Measuring
- [Careers](https://ighomelessness.org/careers/) - Open Positions There are no current openings at this time. Founded in 2014, the George and Tanya Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) is an initiative of DePaul University, based in Chicago, USA. IGH is the only organization with a singular focus on ending street homelessness around the world by bridging the gap
- [IGH Advisory Committee](https://ighomelessness.org/advisory-committee/) - Baroness Casey of Blackstock The Baroness Casey of Blackstock is an independent advisor for social welfare, Chair of the Institute of Global Homelessness and Visiting Professor at King’s College London. She will become a Cross bench peer in the House of Lords later this year. A former British government official (also known as a
- [An Introduction to Global Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/hub-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
- [U.S. Government Homelessness Resources](https://ighomelessness.org/us-gov-resources/) - With recent executive orders from the current United States (U.S.) administration, many tools and resources on homelessness developed by various U.S. governmental agencies are no longer accessible online. We have curated resources from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), in lieu of these changes.
- [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission](https://ighomelessness.org/antiracism-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/) - IGH’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mission Structural and systemic racism can look different in different parts of the world, but we see an undeniable correlation between systemic racism and social exclusion and homelessness on a global scale. Homelessness disproportionately affects people of the global majority and other groups who have been historically marginalized. Such communities
- [2021 Vanguard City Summit](https://ighomelessness.org/2021-vanguard-city-summit/) - 2021 Vanguard City Summit A Global Movement to End Homelessness Summit Notes & Recordings Session Notes from Vanguard City Summit Click here to access notes Plenary Click to access recording Key Findings from the Vanguard City Evaluation Click to access recording Community Plans and Systems Change to End Homelessness Click to access recording Summit
- [EL SINHOGARISMO EN LAS CIUDADES VANGUARDIA](https://ighomelessness.org/el-sinhogarismo-en-las-ciudades-vanguardia/) - Acabar con la situación de calle en Ciudades Vanguardia de todo el mundo: Un estudio comparativo internacional El programa Ciudades Vanguardia del Instituto de Sinhogarismo Global (IGH) colabora con ciudades, regiones y países en una significativa reducción o erradicación del sinhogarismo mediante estrategias adaptadas a los contextos locales. Desde 2017, la iniciativa ha construido una
- [2015](https://ighomelessness.org/2015-conferences/) - Homelessness in a Global Landscape 2015 | Chicago, USA Conference 2015SpeakersAgendaSteering CommiteeConference ResourcesConference 2015 Conference Recap and Next Steps IGH convened its first bi-annual research conference in Chicago from June 1 – 2, 2015. The conference brought together 100 thought leaders from 30 countries to explore broad themes in global homelessness. We will draw on
- [Rome Symposium](https://ighomelessness.org/rome-symposium/) - Symposium on Street Homelessness 2018 | Rome, Italy Practitioners, researchers and theologians came together in Rome, Italy to discuss global street homelessness in an event hosted by DePaul University’s IGH, Depaul International, Niagara University, St John’s University, and the University Durham’s Centre for Catholic Studies. The event combined the expertise of a host of sources
- [About the IGH Hub](https://ighomelessness.org/hub/hub-about/) - The IGH Hub aims to create a space where practitioners working to address homelessness across the world can access resources and tools to inform and shape their work. The IGH Hub aggregates existing research and distills it, organized by theme and practical application. Where there are gaps in knowledge, IGH will seek out new research,
- [Global Homeless Data Map](https://ighomelessness.org/global-homeless-data/)
- [Conferences](https://ighomelessness.org/conferences/) - 2015 View the 2015 Conference Details 2017 View the 2017 Conference Details Rome Symposium View the Rome Symposium Details
- [IGH HUB ARCHIVE PAGE](https://ighomelessness.org/resources/) - IGH Hub Outline An Introduction to Global Homelessness Definition and Data Community Planning and Multi-Sector Collaboration Prevention Crisis Response and Street Outreach Housing and Services/Supports Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Homelessness and Migration Advocacy Regional Links Special Topics
- [2023 IGH Report for MIDES Uruguay](https://ighomelessness.org/2023ighreportformides-uruguay/) - A Strengths-Based Assessment and Recommendations for Future Success Prepared for EL Ministerio de Desarrollo Social de Uruguay By the Institute of Global Homelessness The Institute of Global Homelessness visited our partners, the Ministry of Social Development (MIDES), from 27 July to 2 August 2023. During this time, we toured a range of services, shelters,
- [Vanguard Network Portal](https://ighomelessness.org/vanguard-network-hub/)
- [Vanguard Network](https://ighomelessness.org/vanguardnetwork/) - What’s the Vanguard Network? Throughout the world, there is a growing focus on ending homelessness. Members of the Vanguard Network will be at the forefront of the movement sharing innovations, best practices, and challenges with a group of committed leaders and practitioners. This sharing will build the evidence base of what works to end homelessness
- [2022 Virtual Vanguard Summit](https://ighomelessness.org/2022-virtual-vanguard-summit/) - 2022 Vanguard Summit Thank you to everyone for attending, sharing about your programs, and engaging in discussion! We are excited to welcome new cities and share details about the future of the Vanguard Program. Below are the links to the presentations from the Summit, full recording links and additional resources. Feel free to share this
- [COVID-19: Publications & Online Resources](https://ighomelessness.org/covid-19-publications-articles-online-resources/) - To support your efforts in protecting people experiencing homelessness from the coronavirus and in response preparations, we have collected some guidance and resources from around the world. The coronavirus guidance points to the establishment of links to local health departments, increased communication, and a focus on preparedness. We will be updating this page as new
- [COVID-19 Webinars and Virtual Events](https://ighomelessness.org/covid-19-webinars/) - https://youtu.be/-U6KTHG4Dnw
- [COVID-19 Homelessness Resources](https://ighomelessness.org/covid-19-homelessness-resources/) - To support your efforts in protecting people experiencing homelessness from the coronavirus and in response preparations, we have collected some guidance and resources from around the world. The coronavirus guidance points to the establishment of links to local health departments, increased communication, and a focus on preparedness. We will be updating this page as new
- [A Place to Call Home](https://ighomelessness.org/vanguard-cities-page/) - The Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) launched the A Place to Call Home initiative in 2017 with key global strategic partners to begin pioneering work in 13 Vanguard Cities across 6 continents. Each city has made a commitment to significantly reduce or end street homelessness in reflection of their local context. The initiative is designed to support and uplift
- [About Us](https://ighomelessness.org/about-us/) - What is IGH? The Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) drives a global movement to end street homelessness. Our vision is a world where everyone has a home that offers security, safety, autonomy, and opportunity. Founded in 2014, IGH is the first organization to focus on homelessness as a global phenomenon with an emphasis on those
- [2020 ONLINE VANGUARD CITY SUMMIT](https://ighomelessness.org/2020-online-vanguard-cities-summit/) - 2020 Online Sessions: Recordings and Notes Vanguard City Expert Convening 17- 18 November The Intersection of Racism, Caste, and Homelessness Amanda Andere, Funders Together to End Homelessness | Indu Prakash Singh, CityMakers Mission International Scaling up Housing First Juha Kaakinen, Y-Foundation | Sam Tsemberis, Pathways Housing First Systems System Change to End Homelessness in the
- [2020 Expert Convening](https://ighomelessness.org/vanguard-cities-page/2020-expert-convening/) - How to participateAgendaSpeakersResourcesHow to participate The Expert Convening is the final series of our 2020 Online Vanguard City Summit. The Expert Convening Series brings together leading experts on homelessness to talk about key issues affecting communities across the world. We want to ensure the discussion is as relevant and useful as possible, so the discussion
- [COVID-19: Guidance by Country](https://ighomelessness.org/covid-19-guidance-by-country/) - For country-specific guidance about local health guidelines, including how to refer clients with symptoms, a list of available guidance (by country) is below. We will update this page as more guidance becomes available. Australia Australia General guidance. View Belgium Belgium General guidance. View Canada Canada Guidance for homelessness service providers. View Chile Chile General
- [Supporting Leadership](https://ighomelessness.org/supporting-leadership/) - IGH equips and connects leaders across continents who will challenge street homelessness at a local, national, or global level. The weeklong IGH Leadership Symposium supports mid-career leaders in the field by strengthening skills in individual and team leadership; building your local network of stakeholders; mapping local resource and fundraising opportunities; problem solving; testing and improving
- [Press](https://ighomelessness.org/press/) - Institute of Global Homelessness Welcomes Executive Director Lydia Stazen DePaul Newsline March 21, 2019 Ending homelessness is more than just possible, it’s work that must be done, says Lydia Stazen, the new Executive Director of DePaul’s Institute of Global Homelessness. Stazen has spent years working on the issue in Chicago and has seen progress being
- [2017](https://ighomelessness.org/2017-conferences/) - Ending Street Homelessness In Your City 2017 | Chicago, USA Conference 2017SpeakersAgendaResourcesConference 2017 Ending Street Homelessness in Your City, IGH’s second biennial conference, brought together 115 thought leaders from 30 countries and touched on what it means to end street homelessness, how to measure progress, and how to solve some of the most complicated challenges
- [A Global Infrastructure](https://ighomelessness.org/a-global-infrastructure/) - A Global Infrastructure We foster joint action, provide common language, track progress, support regional networks, and help cities access additional resources to solve the problem locally. IGH Framework The IGH Framework provides common vocabulary and categories to describe homelessness that resonates across regions. The Framework is available at this link. Regional Networks IGH supports the development of
- [Non-Vanguard Cities](https://ighomelessness.org/non-vanguard-cities/) - City government Measurement Toolkit System Review Toolkit Submit Homelessness Data Individual spacing Submit Research Donate IGH Hub Newsletter Non-profit or consortium System Review Toolkit Submit Homelessness Data Join the WGEH Funder Donate to IGH Other
- [Rome Symposium: Graphic Notes](https://ighomelessness.org/rome-symposium-graphic-notes/) - Symposium on Street Homelessness Art by: Molly Burhans | Email: burhansm@good-lands.org | Web: http://burhansm.wixsite.com/mollyb
- [2016 Leadership Program](https://ighomelessness.org/2016-leadership-program/) - CohortCurriculumConveningsCohort Ontario, Canada Amanda DiFalco Amanda DiFalco is the manager of Homelessness Policy and Programs with the City of Hamilton. Amanda has worked in the social service field for 15 years. In her current role she administers $30M in homelessness funding and has supports homelessness policy development. In recent years Amanda is leading system change
- [The Cohort](https://ighomelessness.org/the-cohort/) - Adelaide, Australia Olive Bennell Olive is the Head of Homelessness Services in AnglicareSA, she has 15 years experience as a strategic leader and has developed key partnerships, policies and programs with nonprofit, private and government stakeholders. With more than 30 years experience working in both Commonwealth and state Government in education, child wellbeing, employment and
- [2015:Assets](https://ighomelessness.org/2015assets/) - SPEAKERS AGENDA STEERING COMMITEE POST-CONFERENCE RESOURCES
- [Blog](https://ighomelessness.org/blog/) - Featured Posts 2025 Vincentian Family Homelessness CampaignHomelessness is an urgent, solvable issue, affecting every country in varying contexts. To effectively end homelessness, countries must accurately measure the scope of homelessness through clear, standardized, and inclusive definitions and standardized, disaggregated data collection. The Vincentian Family Homelessness Campaign — a collaborative advocacy campaign co-sponsored by Vincentian Family

## Resources

- [Ending Street Homelessness in Vanguard Cities Across the Globe: An International Comparative Study](https://ighomelessness.org/resource/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 I-SPHERE and GISS Bremen have produced an Evaluation of the Institute of Global Homelessness ‘A Place to Call Home’ initiative which works with Vanguard cities across the globe to set targets and support them in their efforts to end street homelessness. Funded by
- [Introduction to homelessness in high-income countries: An open access e-textbook](https://ighomelessness.org/resource/introduction-to-homelessness-in-high-income-countries-an-open-access-e-textbook/) - Introduction to homelessness in high-income countries: An open access e-textbook Dr. Nick Falvo has begun to write of an open access interdisciplinary textbook intended to provide an introduction to homelessness in high-income countries for students, service providers, researchers and advocates.
- [“Sinhogarismo”, un término urgente para solucionar un problema estructural | Hogar Sí](https://ighomelessness.org/resource/sinhogarismo-un-termino-urgente-para-solucionar-un-problema-estructural-hogar-si/) - “Sinhogarismo”, un término urgente para solucionar un problema estructural | Hogar Sí La campaña lanzada por la fundación propone introducir en el diccionario de la Real Academia Española (RAE) el término “sinhogarismo”. El objetivo es que la RAE reconozca la necesidad de disponer de un término preciso para definir el problema. De la misma manera
- [Claves para observar la situación de calle en Chile | Ignacio Eissmann](https://ighomelessness.org/resource/2762/) - Claves para observar la situación de calle en Chile | Ignacio Eissmann Este artículo busca contestar la pregunta sobre ¿cuáles son las claves analíticas que permiten comprender la situación de calle? Para ello, propone la utilización del concepto de sinhogarismo, definiendo la falta de vivienda como el problema central que desencadena toda la complejidad de
- [The International Journal on Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/resource/the-international-journal-on-homelessness/) - The International Journal on Homelessness (IJOH) The IJOH is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal focused on promoting and advancing scholarly communications and academic discourse among all sectors regarding preventing and ending homelessness locally and globally. The IJOH seeks to promote and advance scholarly communications and academic discourse among all sectors regarding preventing and ending homelessness
- [Inclusive policies and programmes to address homelessness: 2023 report of the United Nations Secretary-General](https://ighomelessness.org/resource/inclusive-policies-and-programmes-to-address-homelessness-2023-report-of-the-united-nations-secretary-general/) - Inclusive policies and programmes to address homelessness: 2023 report of the United Nations Secretary-General The present report, submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 76/133, provides a review of the progress, gaps and challenges in inclusive social development policies and programmes to address homelessness, given the socioeconomic impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The specific
- [OECD: National Strategies for Combating Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/resource/oecd-national-strategies-for-combating-homelessness/) - OECD: National Strategies for Combating Homelessness This indicator presents an overview of strategies to tackle homelessness at the national and regional level, as reported by countries responding to the 2023, 2021 and 2019 OECD Questionnaire on Social and Affordable Housing (QuASH), and other sources. Homelessness strategies are defined as policy documents setting out targets and
- [Ending rough sleeping: What Works? An International Evidence Review](https://ighomelessness.org/resource/ending-rough-sleeping-what-works-an-international-evidence-review/) - Ending rough sleeping: What Works? An International Evidence Review In the UK there is both an opportunity and a need for change in the way rough sleepers are assisted. The findings presented from this review should be used alongside the wider body of work being undertaken by the charity Crisis with rough sleepers and those
- [Ending street homelessness: what works and why we don’t do it](https://ighomelessness.org/resource/ending-street-homelessness-what-works-and-why-we-dont-do-it/) - Ending street homelessness: what works and why we don’t do it Vast human and financial resources have been spent in efforts to understand and address street homelessness. Yet, the problem persists. This think piece summarises the findings of a major review exploring the international evidence base on what works to end street homelessness (Mackie et
- [Better data and policies to fight homelessness in the OECD](https://ighomelessness.org/resource/better-data-and-policies-to-fight-homelessness-in-the-oecd/) - Better data and policies to fight homelessness in the OECD This brief reports homeless statistics based on the national statistical definition, and presents homelessness trends within countries when such data are available and comparable across time.

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- [Public Health Model](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/public-health-model/)
- [Tshwane Leadership Foundation](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/tshwane-leadership-foundation/)
- [Kentucky](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/kentucky/)
- [Lexington](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/lexington/)
- [Odense](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/odense/)
- [Denmark](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/denmark/)
- [Funen](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/funen/)
- [Orange County](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/orange-county/)
- [Orange County United Way](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/orange-county-united-way/)
- [Pregnanc](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/pregnanc/)
- [PMAY](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/pmay/)
- [SPARC](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/sparc/)
- [United States](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/united-states/)
- [U.S.](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/u-s/)
- [Center for Social Innovation](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/center-for-social-innovation/)
- [Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH)](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/canadian-alliance-to-end-homelessness-caeh/)
- [Nicholas Pleace](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/nicholas-pleace/)
- [University of York](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/university-of-york/)
- [Imprisonment](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/imprisonment/)
- [Incarceration](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/incarceration/)
- [Violence](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/violence/)
- [New South Wales](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/new-south-wales/)
- [Interagency Council on Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/interagency-council-on-homelessness/)
- [Washington D.C.](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/washington-d-c/)
- [Depaul Ireland](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/depaul-ireland/)
- [Kerry Anthony](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/kerry-anthony/)
- [A Home of Your Own](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/a-home-of-your-own/)
- [Finland](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/finland/)
- [Londrina](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/londrina/)
- [Latino](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/latino/)
- [Voices of Youth Count Initiative](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/voices-of-youth-count-initiative/)
- [Chaplin Hall](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/chaplin-hall/)
- [North Hollywood](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/north-hollywood/)
- [Campus at LA Family Housing](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/campus-at-la-family-housing/)
- [Watford](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/watford/)
- [youth homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/youth-homelessness/)
- [A Way Home Canada](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/a-way-home-canada/)
- [Mark McGreevy](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/mark-mcgreevy/)
- [Social development](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/social-development/)
- [Vincentian Family](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/vincentian-family/)
- [Famvin](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/famvin/)
- [poverty](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/poverty/)
- [Permanent housing](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/permanent-housing/)
- [Hawaii](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/hawaii/)
- [Aadhaar](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/aadhaar/)
- [Susan J. Popkin](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/susan-j-popkin/)
- [Samantha Batko](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/samantha-batko/)
- [Corianne Scally](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/corianne-scally/)
- [opioid](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/opioid/)
- [Pathways to Housing PA](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/pathways-to-housing-pa/)
- [Christine Simiriglia](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/christine-simiriglia/)
- [United Kingdom](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/united-kingdom/)
- [Delhi](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/delhi/)
- [Winter](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/winter/)
- [Lígia Teixeira](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/ligia-teixeira/)
- [San Diego](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/san-diego/)
- [Rio de Janeiro](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/rio-de-janeiro/)
- [Housing First National Conference](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/housing-first-national-conference/)
- [World Habitat](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/world-habitat/)
- [Athens](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/athens/)
- [Bratislava](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/bratislava/)
- [Sheffield](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/sheffield/)
- [Ghana](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/ghana/)
- [Pedro Fernandes](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/pedro-fernandes/)
- [Otiko Afisa Djaba](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/otiko-afisa-djaba/)
- [U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/u-s-department-of-housing-and-urban-development/)
- [U.K](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/u-k/)
- [National Housing Strategy](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/national-housing-strategy/)
- [catholic](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/catholic/)
- [social](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/social/)
- [teaching](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/teaching/)
- [catholic social teaching](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/catholic-social-teaching/)
- [Montreal](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/montreal/)
- [Quebec](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/quebec/)
- [Old Brewery Mission](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/old-brewery-mission/)
- [Quebec Veterans Foundation](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/quebec-veterans-foundation/)
- [Brno](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/brno/)
- [Czech Republic](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/czech-republic/)
- [Katharine Gale](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/katharine-gale/)
- [U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/u-s-interagency-council-on-homelessness/)
- [Atlanta](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/atlanta/)
- [Mayor Kasim Reed](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/mayor-kasim-reed/)
- [U.S. Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/u-s-mayors-challenge-to-end-veteran-homelessness/)
- [Granada](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/granada/)
- [Mayor Steve Adler](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/mayor-steve-adler/)
- [Austin](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/austin/)
- [Texas](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/texas/)
- [Mobile Loaves and Fishes](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/mobile-loaves-and-fishes/)
- [Don Dunstan Foundation](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/don-dunstan-foundation/)
- [Zero Project](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/zero-project/)
- [Edmonton](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/edmonton/)
- [Homeward Trust](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/homeward-trust/)
- [Mayor Don Iveson](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/mayor-don-iveson/)
- [Hunger and Homelessness Week](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/hunger-and-homelessness-week/)
- [National Coalition for the Homeless](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/national-coalition-for-the-homeless/)
- [Racial Inequalities](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/racial-inequalities/)
- [Suzanne Fitzpatrick](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/suzanne-fitzpatrick/)
- [Brittani Manzo](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/brittani-manzo/)
- [Canary Islands](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/canary-islands/)
- [State of Housing in the EU 2017](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/state-of-housing-in-the-eu-2017/)
- [Housing Europe](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/housing-europe/)
- [Housing Europe Observatory](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/housing-europe-observatory/)
- [Christchurch](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/christchurch/)
- [Salt Lake City](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/salt-lake-city/)
- [Utah](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/utah/)
- [20](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/20/)
- [Sri Lanka](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/sri-lanka/)
- [Guadalajara](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/guadalajara/)
- [Mexico](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/mexico/)
- [Centro de Atención Integral a Personas en Situació](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/centro-de-atencion-integral-a-personas-en-situacio/)
- [Rubén Arroyo Ramos](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/ruben-arroyo-ramos/)
- [Early Intervention](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/early-intervention/)
- [Singapore](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/singapore/)
- [Sustainable Housing](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/sustainable-housing/)
- [Housing Solutions](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/housing-solutions/)
- [Guapi](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/guapi/)
- [Conceptos Plásticos](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/conceptos-plasticos/)
- [Óscar Mendez](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/oscar-mendez/)
- [Anna Kopec](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/anna-kopec/)
- [Toronto](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/toronto/)
- [Morocco](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/morocco/)
- [Boulder County](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/boulder-county/)
- [Colorado](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/colorado/)
- [Coordinated Entry System](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/coordinated-entry-system/)
- [Jharkland](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/jharkland/)
- [Raghubar Das](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/raghubar-das/)
- [Hamilton](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/hamilton/)
- [Tiny homes](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/tiny-homes/)
- [Public Housing](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/public-housing/)
- [Madrid](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/madrid/)
- [Locked Out](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/locked-out/)
- [Mayor Manuela Carmena](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/mayor-manuela-carmena/)
- [Chennai](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/chennai/)
- [The Banyan](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/the-banyan/)
- [Habitat for Humanity](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/habitat-for-humanity/)
- [Platform for Social Housing](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/platform-for-social-housing/)
- [Depaul Slovensko](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/depaul-slovensko/)
- [CalleLink](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/callelink/)
- [OrgCode Consulting](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/orgcode-consulting/)
- [Community Solutions](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/community-solutions/)
- [Nairobi](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/nairobi/)
- [Santiago](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/santiago/)
- [Budapest](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/budapest/)
- [Waterloo](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/waterloo/)
- [igh global framework](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/igh-global-framework/)
- [global homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/global-homelessness/)
- [measuring homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/measuring-homelessness/)
- [Volker Busch-Geertsema](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/volker-busch-geertsema/)
- [Dennis Culhane](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/dennis-culhane/)
- [European Typology of Homelessness and Housing Excl](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/european-typology-of-homelessness-and-housing-excl/)
- [ETHOS](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/ethos/)
- [Habitat III](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/habitat-iii/)
- [the New Urban Agenda](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/the-new-urban-agenda/)
- [BHSF](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/bhsf/)
- [Latin American and Caribbean Homelessness Network](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/latin-american-and-caribbean-homelessness-network/)
- [data](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/data/)
- [collective impact](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/collective-impact/)
- [COVID-19](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/covid-19/)
- [International](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/international/)
- [Community of Impact](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/community-of-impact/)
- [CoI](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/coi/)
- [Webinar](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/webinar/)
- [IGHCoI](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/ighcoi/)
- [empowerment](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/empowerment/)
- [UN](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/un/)
- [HLPF](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/hlpf/)
- [hou](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/hou/)
- [Chile](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/chile/)
- [World Homeless Day 2021](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/world-homeless-day-2021/)
- [IGH Community of Impact](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/igh-community-of-impact/)
- [International Journal on Homelessness](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/international-journal-on-homelessness/)
- [Research](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/research/)
- [lived experience](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/lived-experience/)
- [People of Lived Experience](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/people-of-lived-experience/)
- [equity](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/equity/)
- [inclusion](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/inclusion/)
- [diversity](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/diversity/)
- [lived expertise](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/lived-expertise/)
- [people with lived experience](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/people-with-lived-experience/)
- [partnership](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/partnership/)
- [collaboration](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/collaboration/)
- [centering](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/centering/)
- [Advocacy](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/advocacy/)
- [SDGs](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/sdgs/)
- [Sustainable Development Goals](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/sustainable-development-goals/)
- [Member States](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/member-states/)
- [Commission for Social Development (CSocD64)](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/commission-for-social-development-csocd64/)
- [New Urban Agenda](https://ighomelessness.org/tag/new-urban-agenda/)