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<h6 data-aos="fade-up">June 15th • by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-bris-736b0b147">Amanda Bris</a></h6>
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I grew up in Switzerland, a country with a homeless ratio smaller than 0.09%. Homelessness is visible anywhere in the world, but the extent varies. In my hometown of Lausanne, people experiencing homelessness are rare, and many are able to receive shelter and government assistance, not staying homeless for long. Switzerland is able to finance and provide social programmes and assistance, that cares of, and often rehabilitates mentally ill and drug-and-alcohol addicted people.
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<p> I was first exposed to homelessness face-to-face when I worked in a youth refugee shelter called EVAM. This shelter housed underage refugees who had escaped their home country. Many had experienced homelessness on the way to Switzerland. I witnessed success stories, where these young people were empowered to receive an education, vocational training and eventually move out of temporary housing. </p>
<p>When I arrived in Boston, I was shocked at the gravity of the situation. Something clearly was not working. People from all walks of life, all races, genders and socio-economic backgrounds had found themselves homeless. Reasons from lack of affordable housing to mental illness had resulted in people being left destitute.
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<p><br> Before joining GiveCard, I was definitely sheltered from the issue of homelessness. Many of my preconceived notions about homeless people were wrong. I failed to see the humanity and individuality in each person, and the uncontrollable circumstances that had resulted in their situation. People experiencing homelessness are individuals with dreams, families, hopes and fears. As a society, we often infanticize them and treat them like children who cannot take care of themselves. There are many homeless people, who do want to be productive members of society and hold jobs, who cannot always receive an adequate amount of help. Living in a shelter is extremely hard, stressful, and unsanitary. The aid they receive is often not enough, or in the wrong format. Something needs to change.</p>
<p>I strongly believe that GiveCard could be what certain individuals need to allow them to escape homelessness. Without a card, it is difficult to get a job, pay rent and keep track of money. Although GiveCard will not be a magical solution to the incredibly complex issue of homelessness, it is certainly a step in the right direction.</p>
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