Homelessness in Hungary
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Causes
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financial crisis
alcoholism
divorces
children kicked out from their home
prison
abandoned children
change of a structure of the society
psychological institutions closed
Problems of Life in the Street
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prostitution
gypsy take homeless people’s ID cards
weather conditions
stereotypes and prejudices
lack of motivation
• “blame everybody except themselves”
Shelter in Bekescaba
Shelter in Bekescaba
Shelter in Bekescaba
• Without ID and a document from a doctor you
can stay only one night
• Otherwise you can stay 30 days for free and if you
want to stay longer you have to pay 150 HUF per
day
• You can wash your clothes and have a shower
• You don’t get food
• You receive mental care
• One social worker will be responsible for you
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Relations
Human dignity
Cooperation