From Streets to Homes Association in Budapest works to address homelessness and housing poverty in Hungary, where the system often criminalizes people living on the streets and provides limited access to affordable housing. With only 2–3% of dwellings publicly owned and high housing costs, many are left without options.
Operating on Housing First principles, the organization renovates empty municipal apartments, manages a housing agency for private rentals, and connects clients with employment opportunities. Through these initiatives, From Streets to Homes demonstrates practical solutions and advocates for systemic changes in Hungary’s housing policies, showing how stable housing can be the first step toward ending homelessness.
Read the full blog here. The article was originally published by The Big Issue.