How science can help address homelessness?

Why does society allow someone to become homeless?

Homelessness is the most extreme type of social isolation and is becoming more common around the world. On the other hand, no human being should be fundamentally socially isolated because this type of isolation further affects the impaired mental and physical health of people who are homeless. No one should be homeless and no one should be discriminated against because they are homeless, so efforts must be made to eliminate homelessness. Serious action is needed to address the problem of homelessness and restore human rights to individuals who have lost hope.

Homelessness can only be eradicated if all stakeholders work together: local, regional and national governments, European institutions and other international organizations. We all need to be involved in tackling homelessness together. The involvement of civil society organizations, the social economy and people who have experienced homelessness is also crucial. It is crucial to devote resources to holistic techniques, especially prevention. The basis for the development of preventive techniques, which are extremely important, should be scientific – research work based on the latest technological advances. Technology is not only necessary for social development in the context of a better quality of life, it is also necessary and essential for solving pressing problems such as homelessness.

The purpose of this project is to design and finance programs for the prevention of homelessness, and to conduct education and workshops in schools in order to destigmatize socially excluded people. In addition, the program aims to develop new, innovative technology-based tools to help homeless people reintegrate into society. People from different professions are involved in the project, and special importance will be given to the development of new methodological approaches in order to solve the problem of homelessness.