Kestutis Jokubauskas, who lacks permanent housing, often sleeps in shelters or in his car. With no permanent job, he finds it almost impossible to secure a lease. The winter has been tough for him, and he often worries about being robbed, especially of his insulin, which he depends on.
Dorde, 48, has been homeless for about five years. With no stable job for nine months, he struggles to find a place to sleep, often ending up in a shelter. He describes the living conditions in the shelter as less than ideal, with overcrowded rooms and constant worry about theft.
These individuals are just two of the more than 27,000 people over 18 who are currently homeless in Sweden, according to a new survey by the National Board of Health and Welfare. They seek temporary relief at Ny Gemenskap in Västberga, Stockholm, where they can access meals, clothing, hygiene products, and emotional support.
Without a permanent job and housing, the ideal of a stable and secure future seems out of reach for many in Sweden.
