Homelessness \u2013 the state of having no home \u2013 is a growing global problem. A general bias about people living on the street is that they haven\u2019t tried hard enough to secure shelter and livelihood. When people start a conversation, they realize that many around the world, including themselves, could be the next to lose their homes. Housing can be seen as one of the basic humans right, but when visiting big cities, you\u2019ll see lots of people living on the street.<\/p>\n
The contrast between rich and poor is big in lots of cities. Also in Brussels, the capital of Europe. Where Europe is known as a great place to live and seems like a continent with changes for everyone, but in reality, it\u2019s not that perfect.<\/p>\n
According to local news outlets, homelessness increased since the corona pandemic. Since the beginning of 2022 there are around 6000 people living on the streets. This socially vulnerable group is stuck at places and in habits which are hard to change by themselves.<\/p>\n
Two Brussel based woman were willing to share their story.<\/p>\n[aesop_gallery id=”7754″ revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n
Sophie Slominski lives next to a church close to the center of Brussels.\u00a0Her and some others, have been living around this area for six years.\u00a0The church and some volunteering organizations help them with their basic needs.<\/p>\n
This place feels like home for her.<\/p>\n[aesop_gallery id=”7750″ revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n
Henda Sa\u00efdi is currently waiting for some legal paperwork, things she said she find really complicated. \u201cLiving on the street is depressing, I feel not good, I feel depressed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Henda survived a big car accident. But after this tragic incident she couldn\u2019t work at her previous job.<\/p>\n