News and Updates
November 14, 2023
Key questions we’ll be exploring at Impact Forum: London
We invite you to explore the questions we'll be answering at Impact Forum: London. From looking closely at the role the immigration system plays in increasing homelessness to how a fairer society could help to end homelessness, we invite you to join us on the day to get involved in the conversation.
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Orwell Prize: HMP Addiewell
Explore some of the stories submitted to the 2023 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. In this blog, we share two poems written by people in prison at HMP Addiewell.
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November 6, 2023
Orwell Prize: Learning from Jackson
This piece, piece, submitted for the 2023 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness, delves into the personal narratives of those experiencing homelessness. Through the lens of a city-center vicar, it explores the complexities of relationships, the challenges faced by the homeless community, and the transformative power of understanding and connection.
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November 2, 2023
Evidence-Powered Change: The story of the Centre
Our CEO, Lígia Teixeira, passionately shares her journey leading the Centre. From challenging assumptions and winning hearts with storytelling to fostering humility and focusing on comprehensive solutions, she unveils five guiding principles to bridge the gap between reliable evidence and impactful action in homelessness.
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October 31, 2023
Orwell Prize: I see you
'I see you', by Beth Abbott was submitted for the 2023 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. The author shares personal experiences of living in hostels, working as a support worker, witnessing the cyclical nature of homelessness. In this article, they call for a deeper understanding of the root causes of homelessness and urges compassion.
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October 25, 2023
Orwell Prize: Giving Your Words
Dive into the stories submitted earlier this year for the Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. In this blog, Robert Jones talks about the untold stories of homelessness and the power of lived experience in challenging misconceptions.
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October 23, 2023
Orwell Prize: Reflections on Homelessness
Explore some of the stories submitted to the 2023 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. In this blog, the author, who wishes to remain anonymous, shares their reflections on homelessness and how their personal experience of homelessness affects how they view people going through similar experiences.
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October 20, 2023
Orwell Prize: My journey into homelessness
Explore some of the stories submitted to the 2023 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. In this story, Barbara shares her journey into homelessness with her family.
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