Behind the glitz of the capital lies a sobering reality for thousands of teenagers and young adults. The London youth homelessness crisis is reaching a breaking point, driven by rising costs and a lack of support, demanding urgent attention and community action.
How Big Is the London Youth Homelessness Crisis?
The numbers tell a sad story. More than 183,000 people in London currently have no stable home, the highest number ever recorded. To help you picture this, it’s like filling two Wembley Stadiums with people who have no proper home.
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Children are suffering the most. About 90,000 kids in London don’t have a stable home. This means in most London school classes, at least