#4. CLOSING DEBATE: PERSPECTIVES FROM OTHER CITIES (EN/FR/NL)

A significant portion of the Brussels population lives in poverty, posing a tremendous challenge for the city. In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness. What can we, as a society, do? How do other cities address these issues?

This series of lunch lectures and city walks offers new perspectives on poverty and homelessness in Brussels. We’ll deconstruct existing ideas and look at the mechanisms that lead to poverty and homelessness.

In each gathering, together with persons in poverty or the so-called « giants » (Gifted Individuals, Although Needy and Troubled), field organizations and researchers, we explore paths that lead to a society where homelessness is not considered inevitable but rather as a challenge we can collectively overcome. “Is there a way out?”

A collaboration between Brussels Academy, Brussels Platform Armoede and Muntpunt. In the framework of the Immense Festival.

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PROGRAMME CLOSING DEBATE 28/4 

11:45 Free Soup

12:00 Closing debate
With among others Ruth Owen (Feantsa), François Bertrand (Bruss’Help), Mauro Striano (Alias vzw), Harm Deleu (Odisee)

14:00 End

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PRACTICAL INFO

Language: EN/FR/NL (everyone in their own language + whispered translations).

Dates: Thursdays 7, 14, 21 and 28 in March 2024, during the Immense Festival.

Time: 11:45-13:30 (+ optional city walk 13:30-15:00)

Location: Muntpunt Agora

Access: Free, open to anyone

Soup: Free

Registrations

• • Only for the lunch talk: (11:45-13:30): Preferable, but not mandatory.

REGISTER HERE