The year is 2018, and homelessness is still a problem in many of the world’s most advanced economies. In fact, the number of people living on the streets is on the rise in countries like England and France. French President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants to eradicate homelessness entirely, but before that can be done, we need to understand why people wind up living in the streets. This touching story about sleeping on the streets of Paris will give you insight into how people go from having a home to being homeless.
Homeless in Paris: How people end up sleeping on the streets
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