Homelessness is not a personal problem anymore; it’s a national crisis. It’s a disgrace and an outrage; it’s appalling to see thousands sleep on the streets, even in a developed country like the UK, and the number grows every year. It has been observed that the housing crisis isn't just about houses, it's about people. Reports say that homeless people die before they reach 50.
There is no single reason why people become homeless; it could be relationship breakdown, job loss, mental health, and alcohol and drug related. More worryingly, there is a considerable increase in rough sleeping among the young people below the age of 25 years. They also face very dangerous and humiliating situations often.
We, at Smile Aid, believe everyone deserves the right to have enough to eat, possess a warm home, to feel safe, to feel respected, and to have positive opportunity for their future. SmileAid is committed to eradicate homelessness by providing the rough sleeping community with emergency care, food, warm clothing, medical aid, housing, moral support and the necessary education and training to make them self-sufficient.