In this episode of Inclusion Europe Radio, Milan Šveřepa talks with Freek Spinnewijn, director of Feantsa.
Feantsa is an organisation working to end homelessness in Europe.
The conversation is about homelessness solutions, focusing on the principles of the ‘Housing First’ approach.
Freek talks about the critical role of housing in ending homelessness, explaining that solving housing issues also helps tackle related challenges such as mental health and addiction.
The discussion expands to cover EU housing strategies, the connection between homelessness and disabilities – especially in regards to deinstitutionalisation -, and the importance of pragmatism in designing social policies.
What you’ll find in the podcast
00:00 Welcome to Inclusion Europe Radio
00:35 Introducing Freek Spinnewijn and Feantsa
01:12 Understanding homelessness and housing solutions
03:34 Challenges in policy making and housing
09:34 Homelessness statistics and institutionalisation
16:54 The intersection of disability and homelessness
27:00 Advocacy and policy recommendations
34:27 Conclusion and final thoughts
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