Feantsa - Working Together to End Homelessness in Europe

Feantsa - Working Together to End Homelessness in Europe www.feantsa.org FEANTSA currently has more than 130 member organisations, working in close to 30 European countries, including 25 EU Member States.

FEANTSA, the European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless is an umbrella of not-for-profit organisations which participate in or contribute to the fight against homelessness in Europe. FEANTSA, the European Federation of National Organisations working with the Homeless, was established in 1989 as a European non-governmental organisation to prevent and alleviate the pover

ty and social exclusion of people threatened by or living in homelessness. Most of FEANTSA’s members are national or regional umbrella organisations of service providers that support homeless people with a wide range of services, including housing, health, employment and social support. They often work in close co-operation with public authorities, social housing providers and other relevant actors. FEANTSA works closely with the EU institutions, and has consultative status at the Council of Europe and the United Nations. It receives financial support from the European Commission.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 11th Overview of Housing Exclusion in Europe, in partnership with the Fonda...
20/08/2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 11th Overview of Housing Exclusion in Europe, in partnership with the Fondation pour le Logement des Défavorisés.

📅 Tuesday 15 September | 🕝 2:30 – 4:30 pm CEST
👉 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f7avaxRiSiC7piPng334nw

🏠 Older People and Housing Exclusion in Europe: The Silent Crisis

Europe’s population is ageing rapidly, with the proportion of people aged 65 and over rising from 15.8% to 22.0%. Yet the housing difficulties faced by this population remain largely undocumented and overlooked. 🔎

What does housing exclusion look like for older people? What are its structural causes, and what solutions are needed?

Join us as our organisations, alongside European experts, explore this growing challenge.

As every year, the report also provides an update on homelessness and housing exclusion trends across Europe, as well as the public policies addressing them.

🔔 Registrations are still open, and we're already one-third sold out!Join us in Lisbon for the 20th European Research Co...
30/06/2026

🔔 Registrations are still open, and we're already one-third sold out!

Join us in Lisbon for the 20th European Research Conference on Homelessness, Europe's leading research conference on and housing exclusion.

Bringing together researchers from across Europe and beyond, the conference will explore topics including housing and homelessness policy, Housing First, youth homelessness and prevention, women's homelessness, homelessness measurement, criminalisation, public perceptions, and emerging international research.

📅 24-25 September 2026
📍 Lisbon

Secure your place and view the programme: https://www.feantsa.org/events/20-eoh-conferenc

25/06/2026

📢 In early May, Ruth Owen, Deputy Director of FEANTSA, had the opportunity to meet with MEP Irene Tinagli, Chair of the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union.

It was an engaging discussion on the EU’s efforts in the field of housing, and on the need to protect funding for those most at risk of exclusion — namely people experiencing homelessness. 📜🏠

From working with local governments to the role of Member States in delivering EU measures, MEP Tinagli stressed that private investment alone is not sufficient and underlined the importance of safeguarding public investment to tackle homelessness. 💶

Many thanks to her and her team.

📢 New Magazine Issue: Honouring People Who Died Homeless 📢This edition of Homeless in Europe explores how homelessness o...
16/06/2026

📢 New Magazine Issue: Honouring People Who Died Homeless 📢

This edition of Homeless in Europe explores how homelessness organisations, public authorities and communities across Europe respond to the deaths of people experiencing homelessness.

Drawing on experiences from the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic, the publication highlights initiatives that record homeless deaths, organise memorial events, support bereaved communities, and advocate for systemic change.

🔗 Read the full issue: https://www.feantsa.org/resources/homeless-in-europe-magazine-spring-2026-honouring-people-who-died-homeless

🔔 Registrations are now open!Join us in Lisbon for the 20th European Research Conference on Homelessness, Europe's leadi...
04/06/2026

🔔 Registrations are now open!

Join us in Lisbon for the 20th European Research Conference on Homelessness, Europe's leading research conference on and housing exclusion.

Bringing together researchers from across Europe and beyond, the conference will explore topics including housing and homelessness policy, Housing First, youth homelessness and prevention, women's homelessness, homelessness measurement, criminalisation, public perceptions, and emerging international research.

📅 24-25 September 2026
📍 Lisbon

Programme and registration: https://www.feantsa.org/events/20-eoh-conference

26/05/2026

🇵🇱 Häätöjen ehkäisy nousi keskiöön FEANTSAn Puolan konferenssissa

Euroopan asunnottomuus kasvaa samaan aikaan, kun vuokrat kallistuvat ja kohtuuhintaisten asuntojen puute syvenee monissa maissa. Tätä taustaa vasten Puolassa järjestetyssä FEANTSAn konferenssissa pidetty seminaari “Preventing Evictions: Legal Reform and Integrated Prevention in Europe” nosti esiin yhden ratkaisevan kysymyksen:

❓️ kuinka häätöjä voidaan ehkäistä jo ennen kuin ihmiset ajautuvat asunnottomiksi.

Seminaarissa tarkasteltiin erityisesti oikeudellisia uudistuksia ja ennaltaehkäiseviä toimintamalleja Euroopassa. Sen painopisteinä olivat Irlannin ja Itävallan kokemukset.

Tilaisuuden lähtökohta oli selvä: häätöjen ehkäisy ei ole vain sosiaalipolitiikkaa, vaan keskeinen keino torjua asunnottomuutta. FEANTSAn mukaan Euroopassa asunnottomuus on lisääntynyt voimakkaasti viime vuosina, ja järjestö arvioi jopa yli 1,2 miljoonan ihmisen olevan vailla vakituista asuntoa eri puolilla Eurooppaa.

Seminaarissa esiteltiin käytännön malleja siitä, miten vuokravelkoihin, oikeudellisiin ongelmiin ja sosiaalisiin kriiseihin voidaan puuttua ajoissa. Erityisesti irlantilainen järjestö Threshold toi esiin mallinsa, jossa yhdistyvät maksuton neuvonta, oikeudellinen tuki sekä vaikuttamistyö vuokralaisten oikeuksien vahvistamiseksi.

Ajatuksena on, että asumisen ongelmiin puututaan ennen kuin ne johtavat häätöön. Tämä voi tarkoittaa esimerkiksi sovittelua vuokranantajan kanssa, talousneuvontaa, oikeusapua tai nopeaa sosiaalipalveluiden tukea.

Seminaarissa korostettiin myös, että häätöjen ehkäisy säästää yhteiskunnan kustannuksia. Kun ihmiset eivät joudu kadulle tai hätämajoitukseen, vähenevät samalla terveys-, kriisi- ja sosiaalipalveluiden menot.

FEANTSA painottaa, että pitkäjänteinen asuntopolitiikka ja niin sanottu Housing First -ajattelu ovat tehokkaampia kuin asunnottomuuden “hallinta” väliaikaisilla ratkaisuilla.

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Mikä on FEANTSA?

FEANTSA on eurooppalainen asunnottomuustyötä tekevien järjestöjen kattojärjestö. Se perustettiin vuonna 1989, ja sen jäsenverkostoon kuuluu lähes 140 järjestöä 26 maasta. FEANTSA toimii Brysselistä käsin ja tekee yhteistyötä EU:n toimielinten, kansallisten hallitusten sekä tutkimuslaitosten kanssa.

Järjestön päätavoitteena on asunnottomuuden lopettaminen Euroopassa. Sen työ painottuu neljään pääalueeseen:

* vaikuttaminen EU:n ja jäsenmaiden politiikkaan
* tutkimus ja tiedonkeruu asunnottomuudesta
* hyvien käytäntöjen jakaminen eri maiden välillä
* yleisen tietoisuuden lisääminen asunnottomuuden syistä ja seurauksista.

FEANTSA tunnetaan myös ETHOS-luokituksesta, jota käytetään laajasti eurooppalaisessa asunnottomuustutkimuksessa. Luokitus huomioi kadulla elämisen lisäksi myös esimerkiksi epävarmat vuokrasuhteet, väliaikaismajoituksen ja puutteelliset asumisolot.

Puolan konferenssin seminaari osoitti, että Euroopassa etsitään nyt yhä vahvemmin ratkaisuja, joissa asunnottomuuden ehkäisy alkaa jo ennen ensimmäistä häätöä. Monen asiantuntijan mukaan juuri siinä ratkaistaan, pystyykö Eurooppa todella saavuttamaan tavoitteensa asunnottomuuden vähentämisestä tulevina vuosina.

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26/05/2026
🔴 Upcoming Webinar: European Homelessness Counts 2025 ResultsOn 29 May, this webinar will present the results of the Eur...
22/05/2026

🔴 Upcoming Webinar: European Homelessness Counts 2025 Results

On 29 May, this webinar will present the results of the European Homelessness Counts (EHC) conducted across 35 cities. The discussion will explore key lessons learned from the project, share practical experiences from selected cities, and reflect on the overall process and impact of the initiative.

Participants will gain insights into different methodologies, common challenges, and good practices that can help inform future homelessness counts and policy development.

🔹 Katarina Ivanković Knežević, Director for Social Rights and Inclusion, DG EMPL, European Commission
🔹 Koen Hermans, Researcher LUCAS KU Leuven, EHC project team
🔹 Philipp Schnell, Researcher, Austrian Academy of Sciences
🔹 Albert Sales Campos, Researcher, Metropolis Institute Barcelona
🔹 Stoyanka Cherkezova/Mateva, Researcher, Institute of Population and Human Studies, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
🔹 Kārlis Lakševics, Researcher, University of Riga
🔹 Freek Spinnewijn, Director, FEANTSA
🔹 Nora Teller, Researcher MRI, EHC project team

📝 Register here: c5b1735b-c971-452d-a75f-0ea782ee0b59@3973589b-9e40-4eb5-800e-b0b6383d1621" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c5b1735b-c971-452d-a75f-0ea782ee0b59@3973589b-9e40-4eb5-800e-b0b6383d1621
🔗 More about the EU - Homelessness Counts: https://www.kuleuven.be/lucas/en/eu_homelessness_counts

🎉 The FEANTSA Forum 2026 has officially kicked off in Warsaw!Over the next two days, more than 500 participants from acr...
18/05/2026

🎉 The FEANTSA Forum 2026 has officially kicked off in Warsaw!

Over the next two days, more than 500 participants from across Europe will exchange ideas, share experiences, and discuss key issues shaping the fight against .

We are starting the Forum with the FEANTSA General Assembly, bringing together over 150 members to reflect collectively on the priorities that should drive FEANTSA's work in the years ahead.

One of the most valuable parts of the Forum is the opportunity to gather with our members, think collectively and shape our work together. Looking forward to the conversations ahead!

🔔 Register now for our joint session at EU Sustainable Energy Week Policy Conference 2026!In collaboration with Svetosla...
29/04/2026

🔔 Register now for our joint session at EU Sustainable Energy Week Policy Conference 2026!

In collaboration with Svetoslav Stoykov from Environmental Association Za Zemiata - Friends of the Earth Bulgaria, FEANTSA will be hosting a discussion on:

🌍 Key Lessons from the Social Climate Plans on Targeting Vulnerable Households

As the EU accelerates toward a climate-neutral, energy-efficient future, addressing energy and transport poverty is more critical than ever.

With the introduction of the Social Climate Fund (SCF)—the EU’s first instrument dedicated to supporting vulnerable households, transport users, and micro-enterprises—we now have a powerful tool to push for a just transition.

💡 This session will explore:
• Lessons learned from drafting and implementing National Social Climate Plans (NSCPs)
• Successes and areas for improvement in targeting vulnerable groups
• Insights from the Commission’s Technical Support Instrument (TSI)
• How EU funding (ETS2 revenues, Modernisation Fund, etc.) can better close investment gaps
• Ways to integrate energy and transport poverty into future EU funding priorities

🎤 Our speakers are:

Jan Milota (Platforma pro sociální bydlení Social Housing Platform Czechia)
Pavel Tychtl (European Commission, DG EMPL)
Maria Xylia (SEI – Stockholm Environment Institute)
Johanna Cludius (Oeko-Institut, Germany)
Svetoslav Stoykov (Environmental Association Za Zemiata - Friends of the Earth Bulgaria)
Vlasios Oikonomou (Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy Foundation (IEECP)

🤝 Co-moderated by Eva Schwab, Ph.D. (FEANTSA) and Chris Vrettos (REScoop.eu)

📍 Brussels | Berlaymont Building
📅 9 June 2026

👉 Register at: https://interactive.eusew.eu/platform/eusew-2026

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