Housing inaccessibility plagues a significant portion of our small population. Despite remaining a fundamental right of every citizen, generations of families find themselves trapped in a vicious cycle of homelessness. Many end up squatting in shantytowns, tenement yards and other areas where resources necessary for comfortable living are not met.
Adequate housing answers questions of not only comfort and safety, but also questions of developmental opportunities that can aid in the breaking of intergenerational poverty and trauma. Many citizens are limited in their ability to access and maintain education, jobs and growth opportunities due to their precarious housing situation. So housing must be looked at as the foundation upon which true development can be fostered amongst citizens.
