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Housing First: a new shelter

Housing First: a new shelter

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Documentary

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Arrels Fundació's experience with housing first in the city of Barcelona, ​​a policy that offers permanent housing to homeless people. The documentary features both professionals and volunteers from Arrels, as well as people like Lluís, Pedro, or Manuel, who already have their own homes.

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Released

Original Language

Catalan

Runtime

24 mins

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Release Date

25 November 2016

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