No One Left Behind W eb co eb co nferen ference ce # # 2 2 U IA -U U R R B B A A C TJo int nt K no o w w led ledge ge A ctivity ct ty -C ities es en engaging ging in the e right t to ho us s ing ing Moderated by Laura Colini, UIA and URBACT expert @ U IA _initiative@ U R B A C T # R ight2H 2H o us us in ing
10.00-10.05 Welcome and introduction by Laura Colini 10.05-10:15 Key findings from FEANTSA & Fondation Abbé Pierre’s report on housing exclusion and homelessness 10:15-10:25 From managing homelessness to eradicating homelessness: lessons from Ghent (BE) 10:25-10:55 Discussion on tackling homelessness with Glasgow (UK), Odense (DK), and Lyon (Fr) - followed by Q&A session A A G G E N N D D A A 10.55-11:05 Key findings from FEANTSA & Fondation Abbé Pierre’s report on housing exclusion of migrants 11:05-11:15 Empowering refugees and migrants to ignite housing affordability: lessons from Athens (EL) 11:15-11:50 Discussion on how to address housing exclusion of migrants with Thessaloniki (EL), Antwerp (BE), and Thomas Lacroix, CNRS - followed by Q&A session @ U IA _initiative@ U R B A C T 11:50-12:00 Concluding remarks # R ight2H 2H o us us in ing
2020 HOUSING EXCLUSION REPORT - K E Y Y F IN D D IN IN G G S S O N H H O O M M E E L L E E S S S S N N E E S S S S (S L ID ID E E S S U N N D D E E R R E M M B B R A A G G O O ) Chloé Serme-Morin and Sarah Coupechoux, FEANTSA and Fondation Abbé Pierre @ U IA _initiative@ U R B A C T # R ight2H 2H o us us in ing
From MANAGING homelessness to ERADICATING homelessness - L E S S S O O N S S F R O M G H E N T(B E ) Patricia Vanderbauwhede, Lead Partner URBACT ROOF Network P leas e us e the Q &A A fo r ques tio tio ns ns @ U IA _initiative@ U R B A C T P atricia.V anderbauw hede@ s tad.gent -@ U R B A C TR O O F # R ight2H 2H o us us in ing
From managing to eradicating homelessness No One Left Behind URBACT-UIA webconference Patricia Vanderbauwhede - City of Ghent Project Leader URBACT APN ROOF 26 June 2020
A. Europe and its cities joining forces against rising homelessness • => EU UA Partnerships => The Shift (UN) Poverty and Affordable Housing => The Pledge (European Pillar of Social Right Principle => Policy Lab 2018 together 19 – Eurocities) with FEANTSA on combatting homelessness URBACT and Ghent joining forces No One Left Behind - ROOF and how Ghent tackles homelessness 26 June 2020 6
Braga KEY POINTS of ROOF Ghent (LP) Glasgow – URBACT APN Liège Odense Poznan Timisoara Right to housing Thessaloniki Toulouse OUTPUT: Produce Metropole Eradicate homelessness through integrated local innovative housing solutions at city level. action plans linked → Exchange knowledge on how to: to the l ong term 1) gather accurate data strategic goal of 2) make the shift from management to the Functional Zero actual ending of homelessness, with (no structural Housing First and Housing Led as homelessness) guidance model 8
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B. Tackling homelessness locally through housing solutions CHALLENGES FOR GHENT > Inaccessible and unaffordable housing stock > Growing diversity among homeless people > ‘ Societalisation ’ of residential social services (e.g. psychiatry) > Migration (different legal status and rights) No One Left Behind - ROOF and how Ghent tackles homelessness 26 June 2020 10
From managing homelessness (past policy) … SHELTER SUSTAINABLE TEMPORARY PREVENTION PERMANENT HOUSING HOUSING SUSTAINABLE SHELTER PERMANENT PREVENTION TEMPORARY HOUSING HOUSING . ... to ending homelessness (new policy) … No One Left Behind- ROOF and how Ghent tackles homelessness 11
... through structural housing solutions SOCIAL SUPPORT HOUSING AND WELLBEING k No One Left Behind- ROOF and how Ghent tackles homelessness 12
1. Provide prevention • HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS > Make an integrated Poverty Reduction Plan > Provide rental arrears mediation > Support people at key life moments that are predictive to homelessness No One Left Behind - ROOF and how Ghent tackles homelessness 26 June 2020 13
2. Provide more affordable housing • HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS stock > Make an integrated master plan for social and affordable housing > Gather funds : 92 million euro for 6 years (use advocacy, covid , HF…) > Focus on structural solutions – expanding rental housing stock for lowest income and families with children – improving quality e.g. renovating of bad-quality housing from poor owners with recurring funds (UIA) No One Left Behind - ROOF and how Ghent tackles homelessness 26 June 2020 14
3. Provide more housing (first/led) for • HOUSING FOR vulnerable groups THE HOMELESS > Focus on sufficient stock for different groups – Providing 59 Housing First units/year for homeless people Social housing companies – Doubling 266 to 532 social rental units for vulnerable groups – Building 11 Robust units for the most complexe group (Skaeve Huse) > Gather accurate data using ETHOS Light (ROOF) No One Left Behind - ROOF and how Ghent tackles homelessness 26 June 2020 15
4. Provide sufficient accompanying • HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS social support > Expand Housing First/Led support along with housing stock > Maintain outreaching services No One Left Behind - ROOF and how Ghent tackles homelessness 26 June 2020 16
5. Optimise shelter system • HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS and temporary housing, also for migrants > Optimise your shelter system > Provide solutions for migrants – Shelter and orientation system for people without legal documents or with a precarious status – Post mobile housing No One Left Behind - ROOF and how Ghent tackles homelessness 26 June 2020 17
6. Work on local, national and • HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS European level > Engage all your local stakeholders – Taskforce Housing and Sheltering – Action plan housing solutions for homeless people (ROOF) > Advocate on national and European Level to align homelessness and housing policy – Advocacy trajectory ROOF × National strategy is crucial × Use story telling × Use COVID 19 momentum! No One Left Behind - ROOF and how Ghent tackles homelessness 26 June 2020 18
Thank you for listening! Any questions? Patricia Vanderbauwhede Project Leader URBACT APN ROOF Policy advisor - Housing service City of Ghent – Belgium patricia.vanderbauwhede@stad.gent
Discussion on P leas e us e the Q &A fo r ques s tio t io ns n TACKLING HOMELESSNESS W ITH TH : : Glasgow (UK), URBACT ROOF Network, Marie McLelland - @ M arie rieM clel cl elland and@ U R B A A C C TR O O O F F Odense (DK), URBACT ROOF Network, Tom Pedersen Rønning Lyon (FR), UIA Home Silk Road, Martine Chanal - @ A A utreS u reS o o ie#H ie o m m eS e S ilkR ilkR o o ad ad @ U IA _initiative@ U R B A C T # R ight2H 2H o us us in ing
Access to social housing (2019): Active requests 70,575 Requests filled 9,883 Indicators Individuals Households Declared as homeless or 2,522 1,539 «Winter plan»/emergency shelters Declared as «no fixed 15,887 7,080 residence» L yo n, U IA H O M E S IL K R O A D pro ject
Q&A session Ruth Owens, FEANTSA deputy director & UIA expert @ U IA _initiative@ U R B A C T # R ight2H 2H o us us in ing
P leas e us e the Q &A fo r ques s ti tio o ns ns 2020 HOUSING EXCLUSION REPORT - K E Y Y F IN D D IN IN G G S S O N H H O O U U S S IN N G G E X X C C L U U S S IO IO N N O F M M IG I R A A N N TS TS (S L ID ID E E S S U N N D D E E R R E M M B B A R R G G O O ) Chloé Serme-Morin and Sarah Coupechoux, FEANTSA and Fondation Abbé Pierre @ U IA _initiative@ U R B A C T # R ight2H 2H o us us in ing
EMPOWERING refugees and migrants to IGNITE housing affordability - L E S S S O O N S S F R O M A A TH T E N N S S (E L ) Antigone Kotanidi, UIA Curing the Limbo project manager P leas e us e the Q &A A fo r ques tio tio ns ns @ U IA _initiative@ U R B A C T a.ko tanidi@ athens .gr -@ s ynathina# curingthelim bo # R ight2H 2H o us us in ing
www.curingthelimbo.gr
Catholic International Athens University of Relief Rescue Development City of Athens Athens Services Committee Agency
Arabic, Asylees Farsi, Pilot for Age: 18+ living in French 350 people Athens speakers
The challenge • Create a dynamic and holistic integration model • Help refugees transit from humanitarian aid programs to a life they chose • Connect refugees with local active citizens • Support collaborative actions that respond to city needs
The main action pillars • Training • Affordable housing • Job counselling • Connection to city activities
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