The alarming rate of homelessness and Housing Instability is on a rapid rise, especially in this global economic downtime. The lack of affordable housing is now a major crisis affecting millions of families across the world.
The gap between housing cost and what people can afford is widening, pushing more families into precarious living condition. According to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) approximately 1.6 billion people globally live in inadequate housing conditions, with 100 million people being homeless. The urban areas are highly affected, leaving a lot of families in hopeless situations.
Affordable housing is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of social stability, this is not just limited to having a roof over your head it’s about having a safe and stable environment that allows individuals and families to thrive. Statistically, children who experience homelessness are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, and other psychological issues, which can have a long-term impact on their well-being and development, it doesn't end there, the instability associated with inadequate housing severely disrupts the lives of children, affecting their education, emotional development and stifling their future opportunities. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) homeless individuals have a shorter life span in general.
An individual without a house can't be productive or even have a concrete picture of the future and is also exposed to all manner of ailments. For families the impact of homelessness is devastating. Affordable housing is essential to mitigating homelessness and ensuring social stability.
With the ongoing economic melt down, the lack of affordable housing is at the heart of this crisis, necessitating immediate and sustainable action, the issue of affordable housing is complex and multifaceted, which is what LIT Base Global has risen up to, in ensuring that we are able to help those who presently are at the brink of losing their homes due to the inability to pay their rent.
LIT Base Global is committed to continuing its mission of supporting families facing housing instabilities. We believe that for everyone we take off the streets, we have given the ability to dream for a better future. We believe we can create a foundation for people to rebuild their lives. Affordable housing is not just a matter of economic policy, it’s a fundamental human right and human dignity.
LIT Base Global so far, have helped over 50 families with blankets for warmth, we believe we can go further by providing affordable shelters with the right support. So, we call on individuals, organizations and companies with a passion to impact lives to come and join us as we embark on this mission.
We urge you to join us in our mission as we make a difference in our society.
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