Homelessness

“My name is Mariam and I came to Delhi after running away from my family in Assam. When I came here, I did not have any work. I would beg and sleep on the pavement; the pavement was my home. I have faced many challenges. During the day, my time would pass in begging, finding...

Saleem lives on a pavement (sidewalk) in Delhi, along with his wife and three children (a boy and two girls). He works as a rickshaw-puller while his wife collects garbage, to earn a living. When the COVID-19 lockdown was announced, the family thought that the situation would return to normal in a few days. However,...

My name is Payal. I live in New Delhi, India. Currently, I’m living in the Sarai Kale Khan shelter (for families). In the beginning of the lockdown, the government gave us free meals but now we are not getting them. My grandfather passed away during the lockdown. I could not even see him before he...

My name is Ganga. I have been living in New Delhi for the last 22 years. Currently, I live in a shelter. I have a disability and earn a living by operating a battery rickshaw. During the COVID-19 lockdown, I had no work. It was very difficult to find food. Though the government provided free...

  The Global Homelessness Action provides people experiencing homelessness the opportunity to collectively claim their right to housing. Convened by The Shift and organizations across the globe, this initiative aims to amplify individual voices through video, audio, and written testimonies demanding concrete and urgent action from governments.  Learn more about the action and how to...

  The Global Homelessness Action provides people experiencing homelessness the opportunity to collectively claim their right to housing. Convened by The Shift and organizations across the globe, this initiative aims to amplify individual voices through video, audio, and written testimonies demanding concrete and urgent action from governments.  Learn more about the action and how to...