MALTAI
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Needs Assessment research reveals: Homeless People in Central and Southeast Europe Face Serious Barriers to Housing and Healthcare
In spring 2025, we conducted a survey in five Central and Southeast European countries as part of the SOLACE-CEE project. Our goal was to map the real-life situation of people experiencing homelessness and housing exclusion. Through questionnaires and in-depth interviews, we examined living conditions, barriers to healthcare and social services, health literacy, and use of
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SOLACE-CEE in Sofia: Advancing Together in Integrated Care
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, became the venue for our SOLACE-CEE project meeting in the last week of June 2025. Health and Social Development organization welcomed all partners. More than 20 people from seven organization: DEDO Foundation, All for family (VPR), Casa Ioana, Health and Social Development (HESED), Metropolitan research Institute (MRI), Housing First Poland
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Free digital device rental
Smartphone, tablet, digital blood pressure monitor, blood sugar meter – among other things, people experiencing homelessness can borrow these digital devices at the Integrated Homeless Care Center of the Maltese Charity Service. The device rental started in mid-March is a pilot program of the SOLACE-CEE international program co-funded by the European Union. The idea for
