The Key to Finland’s 12-Year Homelessness Decline
In this episode, we sit down with Juha Kahila, Head of International Affairs at the Y-Foundation, to explore Finland's effective approach to ending homelessness. Through their Housing First model, Finland has transformed shelters into permanent homes, reduced homelessness for twelve consecutive years, and created supportive systems that prioritize both housing and people. We discuss Finland's commitment to providing affordable housing, their innovative support services, and how a culture of accountability and action fuels real, lasting change. Join us as we learn from Finland’s success and ask the crucial question: Can the United States replicate this model?
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There is a direct correlation between what the general public perceives about homelessness and how it affects policy change. Most people blame homelessness on the person experiencing it instead of the increasing shortage of affordable housing, lack of employment, childhood trauma, lack of a living wage, or the countless reasons that put a person at risk. This lack of understanding creates a dangerous cycle of misperception that leads to the inability to effectively address the root causes of homelessness.
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