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Homelessness in Greece-2012 An in- depth research on homelessness in the financial crisis

KLIMAKA For the development of human and social capital. Homelessness in Greece-2012 An in- depth research on homelessness in the financial crisis. Theodorikakou O., Alamanou A., Stamatogiannopoulou E., Tourkou A., Karydi K., Sarantidis D., Katsadoros K.

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Homelessness in Greece-2012 An in- depth research on homelessness in the financial crisis

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  1. KLIMAKA For the development of human and social capital Homelessness in Greece-2012An in-depthresearch on homelessness in the financialcrisis Theodorikakou O., Alamanou A., Stamatogiannopoulou E., Tourkou A., Karydi K., Sarantidis D., Katsadoros K. KLIMAKA NGO – Greece

  2. Meeting the “new homeless” on Greece’s freezing streets “New Poor” Grows from Greek Middle Class Grèce : une nouvelle génération de SDF fait son apparition Economic crisis creates ‘new homeless in Greece Griechenland-Krise: Aus Angestellten werden Obdachlose

  3. Homelessness in Greece has only recently been understood as s social policy problem, mostly due to the escalating number of homeless people in the country. Despite political announcements and commitments until today there is no provision on the issue. There is a severe lack of reliable official data on housing and homelessness.

  4. A third of Greeks live below the poverty line. According to the national statistics bureau, more than 3 million (27.7 %) were already on the edge of poverty in 2010 (at the start of the crisis). Since then, the conditions of life for millions have worsened immeasurably. Official jobless rate: 23% 50% of youth without job 500.000 people have no income 1000 people/day are made unemployed

  5. Profile population • Analysis of former & current housing conditions • Housing exclusion procedures & catalyzing factors • Current status of access to housing • Rehabilitation expectations and potential

  6. 20,0% 17,1% 14,3% 16,2% 15,2%

  7. Other parameters • City concentration • Lodging type (past month/past year) • Physical Abuse • Sexual Abuse • Violence • Personal security • Food • Clothing

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

  9. Other parameters 13,8% • Friendly relations • Romantic relations • Sexual life 32,5% 53,8%

  10. Other parameters • Health Situation • Physical Competence • Health history / diseases /medication /hospitalization • Access to health services • Health insurance • Sleeping habits • Smoking habits

  11. 41,9% 58,1% 81,9%

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

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

  14. Open question • What do you believe should be done about homelessness? Prevention (71,7%)

  15. Thank you for your attention Ε-mail: central@klimaka.org.grSkype: klimaka.shelter Twitter: @OTheodorikakou

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