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New research from Depaul International published today shows Ukrainians fleeing the frontline are ending up on the streets.     The full-scale invasion of Ukraine has led to a sharp rise in #homelessness, with almost a quarter of those sleeping rough becoming homeless as a direct consequence of being displaced during the conflict.     The report, which is the most comprehensive look at homelessness in Ukraine to date, calls for the need to improve access to existing services for people sleeping rough and to ensure availability of housing as a priority. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eK8jjBMx

At Depaul, the wellbeing of our staff and clients is incredibly important. That's why we set up the Depaul mental health and wellbeing working group. The group brings together staff from seven countries who share learning about how to maintain staff and client wellbeing. Last week, the group hosted their first webinar on vicarious trauma, giving staff an opportunity to share their own experiences. The webinar marked the start of an international conversation about this important topic. #TimeToTalkDay

What a great start to the year. To recap, in our first month of 2025... 📍 Casa Milagrosa has responded to the L.A. fires by distributing masks, offering meals, and serving as shelter to those experiencing the worst of the smoke and ashes 📍 Depaul USA published the Dax Employment Evaluation report 📍 St. Louis staff participated in & attended the congregation of the mission's 400th anniversary celebration 📍 Our day centers in Macon & Pine Bluff stayed open at night to shelter individuals during extreme temperatures

We are proud to present our Dax Employment Evaluation Report: Making It Work, Homeless Students Balancing School, Work, and Survival. In collaboration with the Pew Charitable Trusts' Evaluation Building Initiative, this report helped Depaul USA understand how the Dax Program supports its students and identify what resources participants still need. Looking to read the full report? Click here: https://lnkd.in/eevaJipd

From celebrating milestones to hosting workshops, October has been a busy month across the Depaul Group. Here's how our teams across the globe have been making a difference: 🖼️Clients from Depaul Slovensko, n.o.'s St Louise shelter and housing programme continued their regular visits to the Slovak National Gallery. In January, they took part in a printing workshop at the gallery. 🌎Staff from Depaul International and Depaul USA presented at the International Journal on Homelessness (IJOH) conference, a global knowledge exchange about how to prevent, reduce and end #homelessness. The conference was co-hosted by the Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) . 🪴Depaul Croatia celebrated their collaboration with INA's Green Belt programme. Through participation in the programme, Depaul Croatia's H-Garden has flourished, enabling those experiencing #homelessness to learn gardening skills. Thank you to our brilliant staff and volunteers who make this work possible👏

This week, staff from across the Depaul Group came together at a webinar, reflecting on mental health and trauma for our staff and clients worldwide. The webinar was hosted by the Depaul Mental Health and Wellbeing Working Group, and featured keynote speaker Brian Bride, who discussed his research into vicarious trauma. Staff members from Depaul Ukraine and Depaul UK also shared their own experiences, marking the start of an international conversation about this important topic. 

When young people become #homeless, they often don't know where to turn for support. At Depaul, we intervene early to prevent people from becoming #homeless. To do so, Depaul UK runs education workshops for young people in schools. Through the interactive workshops, young people learn key messages about youth homelessness, healthy relationships, exploitation and responding to risks. #InternationalDayOfEducation

I'm at the International Journal on Homelessness (IJOH) this week, alongside others working to end #homelessness across the globe. It was great to share with colleagues a project we're working on that will improve our outcome measurement at Depaul. Looking forward to the next few days of making new connections and sharing learning about what works to prevent, reduce and end homelessness worldwide. #IJOHConf25

We're at the International Journal on Homelessness (IJOH) conference this week, alongside other experts working to end #homelessness across the globe. The conference is an opportunity for collaboration and knowledge exchange about preventing, ending and reducing homelessness. Through collaboration, we can ensure that everyone, everywhere, has a place to call home and a stake in their community. #IJOHConf2025

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