Women are particularly affected by homelessness, as they are often less likely to be seen on the streets and are more likely to seek alternative sleeping arrangements with friends and acquaintances, usually in very stressful and dependent situations. Around 41% of all homeless people are women. They sleep with acquaintances, in emergency shelters or remain in violent relationships because there are no safe alternatives. Traditional help structures often fall short.
Housing is a human right
– also and especially for women
Housing First for women Berlin
offers an evidence-based solution:
Immediate access to your own living space – no strings attached
Voluntary, partisan support
Stabilisation through security, protection and self-determination
Because true equality begins with housing security.
We work for a housing policy that takes into account the perspectives of all women and represent Christian values.
Housing First works
Women gain stability, prospects and dignity
Structural poverty requires structural responses
– not control
For inquiries, cooperations or press
koeb@skf-berlin.de
Christin Weyershausen
Team leader, HFF
“The great thing about Housing First for women is that every woman decides for herself how she wants to live. Self-determination and empowerment are central to us.”
Esther M. Köb-Koutsamanis
Housing acquisition and public relations, HFF
“I try to find exactly the right apartment for each woman where she can imagine living permanently.”
User of HFF
Source: Evaluation report 2021
“The important thing is that it really works. I can only say of myself that I don’t feel alone. I have more strength. …[I]n the back of my mind, I know I have someone I can call who will be there to support me.”