Homelessness

The “Micro da Caridade” project in Brazil was created in response to the growing vulnerability and food insecurity of the homeless, aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

As we remember October 17th’s Eradication of Poverty Day – a day of global significance – we would like to reflect on the plight of those struggling with homelessness in Brazil.

How do you further conversations with people who have different starting points and live in other categories than your own?

A 2015 Harvard study found that access to reliable transportation is the biggest factor in determining whether someone will escape poverty and avoid homelessness.