Albert Kassis has a strict daily schedule, keeping up with the latest news and the bustling street life of Beirut. The 75-year-old homeless man spends every […]
In Brazil, an illegal settlement is dubbed ‘New Palestine’
On the southwestern outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil, thousands of homeless workers have established an illegal favela of makeshift canvas tents, dubbing it “Nova Palestina” […]
Homeless Families in São Paulo Are Occupying the World Cup
As Brazil rushes to finish preparations ahead of the World Cup, thousands of homeless Brazilians are fighting to make their plight visible. In the eastern […]
Homeless of the World
Photography by Martijn Crowe
More than four million Syrians homeless due to conflict
A third of Syria’s housing stock and thousands of schools have been destroyed during the conflict, forcing some 4.25 million people to abandon their homes […]
How 1 dad inspires teenagers to make 33,000 burritos for the homeless
It all started during the 2010 holiday season when Alec Johnson, then 12, gave his parents a fairly lavish Christmas wish list. “I asked for […]
I Was Homeless: How It Happened, and How I Got Out
I was born in Nigeria, and contrary to the prevalent view of Africa, I had a good life. My father was a high-ranking politician and […]
3 Lessons That Got Me Out of Homelessness
Andy Andrews is a New York Times best-selling author and speaker. He’s spoken in front of four U.S. presidents and Zig Ziglar described him as “the best speaker I […]
10 Formerly Homeless People Who Used Rock Bottom As A Springboard To Greatness
These people defy the stereotype that homeless individuals are simply looking for a handout — they’ve found a hand up and pulled themselves out of hardship on […]
A Woman’s Homelessness Is Different
Becoming an advocate for local homeless folks wasn’t something I planned on becoming, it was just something I ended up doing after I had become […]