In the context of this work strand, The European Commission has organised 6 Mutual Learning Events on key policy developments in the Member States of the European Union.
The main objective of the Mutual Learning Events is to support Member States to develop and improve their national homelessness strategies.
Experts, policy-makers and practitioners were brought together to discuss specific themes and challenges, identify good practices and gain valuable knowledge on various dimensions of policies addressing homelessness.
You can find below the list of Mutual Learning Events organised by the Commission and access the material presented:
- 1st Mutual Learning event (23-24 June 2022, Brussels): Key elements in homelessness strategies to end homelessness
- 2nd Mutual Learning event (20-21 October 2022, Brussels): Preventive measures against homelessness and housing exclusion
- 3th Mutual Learning event (27 March 2023, Brussels): Social and healthcare services for homeless people
- 4th Mutual learning event (31 May-1 June 2023, Stockholm): Diversity and inclusion of homeless people
- 5th Mutual Learning Event (23-24 October 2023): Towards a harmonised homelessness data collection and monitoring strategy at the EU-level
- 6th Mutual Learning Event (25-26 April 2024, Brussels): Financing the fight against homelessness: Funding opportunities for inclusive policy measures
Future mutual learning activities of the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness will take place under the EPOCH Practice project, co-financed by the European Commission. See more information on the EPOCH Practice activities and events.
Evidence-based innovation in the area of homelessness
The European Commission supports evidence-based innovation in the area of homelessness through a dedicated ESF+ call launched in 2023, with a total budget of €15 million.
The purpose of the call is to pilot and evaluate innovative projects in the area of homelessness, as well as build the capacity of local, regional, and national stakeholders engaged in the fight against homelessness.
Four European transnational projects, ensuring wide geographical coverage and focusing on various aspects of homelessness have been selected. The implementation of these projects has started in October 2024.
- SOLACE-CEE: Solutions for Overcoming Homelessness through Integrated Care in the CEE region
- COMHOM: A comprehensive approach to COMbating HOMelessness through monitoring and evaluation, data-driven solutions, and digitalisation
- PATHS: Providing Assistance for Transitioning Housing Solutions
- INTERACT: Intersectional approach to combating homelessness for women
