Social Advocacy
Ensure the most vulnerable are seen, heard, and supported
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​Addressing systemic gaps—especially in housing and healthcare—by building partnerships and advocating for policies that reflect justice and compassion. Rooted in truth and prayer, this effort seeks to ensure the most vulnerable are seen, heard, and supported.
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Lack of Health Insurance & Legal Access
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No fixed address, ID, or bank account prevents registration for statutory (GKV) or private (PKV) insurance.
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Undocumented individuals and some EU migrants fall outside coverage systems.
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Without insurance, even basic treatment becomes inaccessible.
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Overburdened & Fragmented Health Services
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Public clinics and hospitals are overstretched; emergency rooms serve as last resort.
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Long wait times for mental health, detox, and specialist care.
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Services are poorly integrated: healthcare, shelters, and social support operate in silos.
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Mental Health, Addiction, and Trauma Ignored
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High rates of trauma, mental illness, and substance use among unhoused people.
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Most services require stability, paperwork, or sobriety — often unrealistic prerequisites.
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Lack of trauma-informed, long-term, and culturally sensitive care.
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Social Insurance & Reintegration Gaps
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Health access is tied to formal employment and residence.
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Without access to pension, disability, or unemployment insurance, long-term recovery is blocked.
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Reintegration pathways (rehab, housing, employment) remain inaccessible.
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Stigma, Discrimination, and Legal Barriers
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Homeless individuals face mistreatment, exclusion, and fear when accessing care.
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Legal status and lack of interpreters further marginalize migrants.
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System navigation is nearly impossible without external advocacy.