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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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New Activities at the Metropolitan Research Institute
In March, a comprehensive needs assessment was launched in six languages (Bulgarian, English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian and Slovak) among the current and potential clients of the participating organizations, led by Metropolitan Research Institute. As the first step, we are conducting a survey among 205 clients. The topics covered include demographic questions, housing, employment, health status,…