The European Parliament has decided everyone must have a home, by 2030. Martin Besson hasn’t waited to help homeless people. He was just 18 when he decided to cheer up people who have to live outdoors. It made Martin happy too – and he’s got some tips for WoW! readers.
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How Martin helps the homeless – and helps himself
- 10.03.21
Problem?
When people are left out, it’s important to show them that we see them and listen to them, to make them feel included. If we do that, like Martin, it also makes us feel happy about ourselves.
Solution!
When people are left out, it’s important to show them that we see them and listen to them, to make them feel included. If we do that, like Martin, it also makes us feel happy about ourselves.
Adults Info
An estimated 700,000 people sleep rough every night in the European Union – a figure that has grown by 70% over the past 10 years. Read more on the European Parliament resolution to end homelessness by 2030 here and here.
The French newspaper 20 Minutes interviewed Martin Besson of Sans-A in November. Here’s an English version of the story.
And you can see the stories of Robin, Serge, Maria, Léa and many others – and contribute to helping them – on Martin’s site, Sans-A.
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