Internally displaced Ukrainians make 22% of the country’s homeless people – report
Source: Depaul Ukraine
A new study by the charitable organization Depaul Ukraine reveals that 22% of the country’s homeless population consists of internally displaced people. Among those surveyed, who either sleep on the streets or in shelters, nearly a quarter had been forced from their homes. The study showed Russia’s full-scale invasion becoming one the primary causes of homelessness, on par with family conflicts, evictions, breakups, and job loss.
Depaul Ukraine reports that basic needs like hot meals top the list of priorities for 81% of homeless individuals. Other essential services include hygiene facilities (65%), medical care (36%), legal assistance (33%), long-term housing (33%), and employment (31%).
The research paints a grim picture, with 49% of homeless people living on the streets for over five years and a staggering 95% enduring homelessness for more than a year.
Internally displaced people who have to use temporary housing services deal with major challenges, with 81% identifying the need for long-term housing as their most pressing issue. Nearly 38% require medical assistance, while one-third expressed a need for psychological support.
The report further exposes the harsh realities of life on the streets. A shocking 69% of homeless individuals have experienced violence, and among women, 50% have been victims of domestic violence.
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