Sweden's city missions want to see greater government involvement in the fight against homelessness. This is what Secretary-General Jonas Rydberg tells TT. "Housing first cannot be voluntary," he says.
Swedish politicsMore people than in previous years sought help from Sweden's city missions over Christmas 2025, the organization said in a press release.
SwedenFor many, the summer meant vacation, travel, sun and bath. But not for everyone. Nearly 700,000 Swedes live in poverty – and for some, the City Mission's activities were the only salvation. I have received so much help, says the mother of six, Amal.
SwedenThe Government's grant reform is met with strong criticism from several quarters. Save the Children believe that the proposal contravenes the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Sweden has a clear responsibility to ensure that children have the right standard of living, says Erik Ulnes, advisor at Save the Children.
Swedish politicsFor many, the summer meant vacation, travel, sun and swimming. But not for everyone. Nearly 700,000 Swedes live in poverty – and for some, the City Mission's activities were the only salvation. I have received so much help, says the mother of six, Amal.
SwedenMore and more people are being evicted from their homes and the number of children affected continues to increase. This is shown by the Enforcement Authority's compilation for 2024. It is both serious and sad that so many children are affected, says Davor Vuleta at the Enforcement Authority.
BusinessAt least half a million people in Sweden live in poverty – and at the City Mission's Christmas gift shops, the pressure is record-high ahead of Christmas. Those who previously may have had some sort of margin have no margin left, says Anna Toll at Stockholm City Mission.
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