A presentation given by Olga Theodorikakou et al, GR at a FEANTSA Research Conference on "Access to Housing for Homeless People in Europe", York, September 2012

1. KLIMAKA
For the development
of human and social capital
Homelessness in Greece-2012
An in-depth research on
homelessness in the financial crisis
Theodorikakou O., Alamanou A., Stamatogiannopoulou E., Tourkou
A., Karydi K., Sarantidis D., Katsadoros K.
KLIMAKA NGO – Greece
European Research Conference
Access to Housing for Homeless People in Europe
York, 21st September 2012

2. Meeting the “new homeless” on Greece‟s freezing
“New Poor” Grows from Greek Middle Class
Grèce : une nouvelle génération de
SDF
fait son apparition
Economic crisis creates „new homeless in Greece
Griechenland-Krise: Aus
Angestellten werden
Obdachlose
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Access to Housing for Homeless People in Europe
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4. A third of Greeks live below the poverty line.
According to the national statistics bureau, more
than 3 million (27.7 %) were already on the edge of
poverty in 2010 (at the start of the crisis).
Since then, the conditions of life for millions have
worsened immeasurably.
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6. Profile population
Analysis of former & current
housing conditions
Housing exclusion procedures &
catalyzing factors
Current status of access to
housing
Rehabilitation expectations and
potential
European Research Conference
Access to Housing for Homeless People in Europe
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7. Differences
between 2 years:
“neo Cutoff point: observed
homeless” 2 years increase due
group and to crisis
“traditional”
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8. Gender
17.8
Men
Women
82.2
Age
70
60
50
40
30 60.7 Age
20
10 20.6 15.9
2.8
0
18-25 26-40 41-55 over 55
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Access to Housing for Homeless People in Europe
York, 21st September 2012

9. Education
2.8
19.6
higher
middle
52.3 obligatory
25.2 illiterate
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10. Former Occupation
12.4 21.9
Private Employee
18.1
Construction
Tourism
6.7 Seaman
24.8
Enterprise
16.2
Other
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Access to Housing for Homeless People in Europe
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11. Homelessness Duration
20
18 20,0%
16 17,1%
14 17,1%
12 14,3% 16,2%15,2%
10
8
6
4
2 Homelessness
0
Duration
European Research Conference
Access to Housing for Homeless People in Europe
York, 21st September 2012

12. Other parameters
 City concentration
 Lodging type (past month/past year)
 Physical Abuse
 Sexual Abuse
 Violence
 Personal security
 Food
 Clothing
European Research Conference
Access to Housing for Homeless People in Europe
York, 21st September 2012

13. Other parameters
 Personal hygiene
 Income (amount & source)
 Access to water
 Access to social services
 Family relations
 Family history (social & medical)
European Research Conference
Access to Housing for Homeless People in Europe
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14. Family's attitude
13,8%
32,5%
Hostile
Indifferent
53,8% Helpful
Other parameters
 Friendly relations
 Romantic relations
 Sexual life
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Access to Housing for Homeless People in Europe
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15. Other parameters
 Health Situation
 Physical Competence
 Health history / diseases /medication
/hospitalization
 Access to health services
 Health insurance
 Sleeping habits
 Smoking habits
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Access to Housing for Homeless People in Europe
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16. Health insurance
41,9% Yes
58,1%
No
Suicide attempt
18,1%
Yes
81,9% No
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17. Other parameters
 Alcoholuse/addiction
 Drug use/addiction
 Gambling
 Emotional status
 Mental health
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18. Homelessness' causes
Unemployment 6.7 1.9
1.9 17.3
Financial problems 1.9
4.8
Foreclosure
Drug use
Alcohol use
Gambling 17.3
Divorce
29.8
No family support
Mental disorder 6.7
Other health problems 3.8 1.9
3.8 1.9
Imprisonment
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19. Do you believe your
situation can be
changed?
20,2
Yes
No
79,8
Who can help you?
25 22.9 21.9
20
15 12.4
10.5 10.5
10 8.6
6.7 5.7
5 1
0
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20. Other parameters
 Political participation / vote
 Political beliefs
 Change in political beliefs
 Political leadership
 Participation in demonstrations
 Religious beliefs
 Society’s perceptions
 Needs’ assessment & hierarchy
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Access to Housing for Homeless People in Europe
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21. Open question
 What do you believe should be done about
homelessness?
Prevention
(71,7%)
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22. Who is to blame for the Greek
crisis?
9.5
9.6
47.6 Politicians
Rich people
All of us
European Union
25.7
Other
7.6
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23. Thank you for your attention
Ε-mail: central@klimaka.org.gr
Skype: klimaka.shelter
Twitter: @OTheodorikakou
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