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The European End Street Homelessness Campaign (EESHC)
In 2015, World Habitat launched the European End Street Homelessness Campaign (EESHC), inspired by award-winning models The 100,000 Homes Campaign in the United States and the Y-Foundation in Finland. The campaign adapted these methodologies to cities across Europe, uniting local organisations under a shared commitment to ending homelessness.
Through World Habitat’s guidance, funding, and coaching, local organisations led the charge. Since its launch, the campaign has:
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Helped nearly 3,000 people move from homelessness into permanent homes.
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Supported over 40 organisations in 15 countries.
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Expanded Housing First programmes and social rental agencies.
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Influenced local and national housing policies through advocacy and peer learning
The campaign has also played a vital role in emergency response efforts. During the COVID-19 pandemic and the war on Ukraine, emergency funding helped secure housing for those most in need.
Our small grants programme has provided additional support for refugees through peer mentoring and integration schemes.
