Homelessness in Germany - What if you can’t afford a home? | DW Documentary

[@csnyder820]

I've been homeless and lived in a garage with my dogs. Doing it in the middle of a Ohio winter is tough. I also walked around a lot. It's one of the most desperate, lonely feelings I've ever had. Watching people live normal lives. I've gotten myself out of the situation but at a cost. I lost my dogs. They had to go to a rescue. My heart was broken. People would be amazed how many homeless stay that way because of their animals.

[@mkkrupp2462]

Most dogs are better than most people. Imo.

[@csnyder820]

@@mkkrupp2462 I agree 100%. They never judged me.

[@m.a.r.e.]

I'm so sorry 😔...I can't imagine how hard it is... much love to you 💜

[@gnrfanhad]

This is cruel, outrageous and unjust. My dogs are my love and my life. If I were to give them up I would give up on myself just as soon. What good a flat would then do for me? Why is it harder to find accommodation for a person with pets? Pets don't destroy flats. Or at any rate much less than small children, smokers, or young people partying hard. So why are pet owners singled out and discriminated against? Makes me angry.

[@MeadowDay]

Saddened to hear your story…this bias towards good people and their pets must end, it’s just evil

[@ZoKitchen]

Felt so bad for them especially now it’s winter it’s very cold for these homeless people

[@oliver6287]

These people deserve what they settle for! Documentaries like these are so out of touch with reality. I use to be homeless all this is nonsense!

[@hellolastname9556]

Every country has this at different levels

[@williamturner6366]

merkel the traitors germany.

[@cheyenemariecole3006]

Homelessness is such heartbreaking 💔 problem in every country......gentrification is killing beautiful city's and people

[@axelheujaine1340]

Surtout ne vous culpabilisez pas, c'est pour vous détruire psychologiquement, la misère existera jusqu'à la fin de l'humanité…. Réfléchissez pourquoi ? ?

[@christineharding4190]

I'm a 72 year old British woman and at my age there's not much that surprises me, but this documentary really shocked me. I never thought that such a problem would exist in a country like Germany.

[@stip3135]

When you look arround you homelessness is everywhere. Just look at the sides of A roads and empty secluded areas. Your generation saw the best after 2 World wars. They give the public some freedom but not before reading them back till now. The UK and the west is bankrupt

[@gtw4546]

I'd love to see stats on before and after the migrant/refugee crisis. Perhaps the reason you didn't see it before is that it was much more unusual in the past?

[@helensantiago3050]

So sad for some who experiencing that situation who leave in progressive country.

[@ndorobei4391]

@@gtw4546 House price always increase faster than monthly wages. That's why. Don't blame immigrants. I heard a lot of people blame Airbnb instead.

[@gtw4546]

@@ndorobei4391 NOT always - that's just your own bias being revealed.

[@robinhardin63]

This makes me so sad. I'm heartbroken for that sweet lady and her fur babies. I'll pray for her to find a forever home.

[@AdmiralBison]

Praying is nice…encouraging people to vote for Politicians with Socialist polices that helps the people is even better. I.e more affordable public housing - rent can be low enough to simply cover administrative and maintenance costs. Public housing serve one simple function. Push for nice retirement homes, close to amenities, public transport and tied to the retired working class’s pensions, instead of banks gambling it on the stock market. On the other hand Private and corporate real estates have housing with a profit motive first and foremost, having those homes affordable is not even a consideration;..if anything they take up prime real estate space and only attract the wealthy both foreign and domestic which in turn just drives up housing prices even further.

[@mistersquare7327]

​@@AdmiralBison lol, believing that you can change this abusive and exploitative system through elections is even more naive than believing that prayers can help to solve 100% man made social and economic problems generated by capitalism.

[@shauncameron8390]

@@mistersquare7327 That's if you don't mind shortages and decades-long waiting lists eventually making affordable housing unaffordable.

[@mandybon04]

The most frightening part of this is how normal the ones classed as homeless are, it shows how easily it could happen to many of us

[@nutayahoo5000]

True, this is a challenging time for the average people around the world.

[@tandiparent1906]

The true myth of homelessness is that everyone who is on the streets are either drug addicts, drunks, or have mental issues and this is simply NOT the truth.... no matter what the country is that you live in.🥺

[@warrenmorphis4208]

In the US - allegedly one of the richest countries on the planet - the average, working American, is only two missed paychecks, from being homeless....Fact. We use to have 5 classes in this country - the poor....the working poor....the middle class.....the upper class....and the rich. Now, we have basically 3 - the destitute....the working poor...and the rich.

[@obsidiansea]

@@tanura5830 That's the point - nearly all of those people featured had jobs.

[@Growmap]

@@tanura5830 Many homeless people work full time or have multiple jobs. That doesn't help if the rent is so high that they still can't find a place to live.

[@ruthcr8839]

What a shame. I just can’t believe this country is going through such horrible moment with the homeless. Great documentary DW! Thanks for sharing with the world.

[@jollyrodger5319]

@Johnny - Learning n' helping it truly is a worldwide phenomenon so they say I don't think it's a phenomenon I think they're doing it on purpose to extract every dime they can while they can

[@Aaron-or6ov]

This is happening is America as well. If you go to San Francisco you will see such a sad site. All our government does is talk. They get funds and that money goes to the workers who make upwards to 300k a year and then say they need more money that never gets to the people who need housing. It’s very wrong how things work here.

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@ronnynoneofyourbusinessgoo7892]

@@DWDocumentary 1. She is not really homeless; it's not ideal, but half of Spain lives in garages. 2. It's her choice to have those dogs; it's not like she adopted some kids here or anything. Pets ARE a societal luxury. Given climate change and overpopulation, the whole pet-keeping mania is actually a problem. All that dog food is rain forrest right there. So she is making a choice I am afraid, which is why she went on TV to raise awareness I suppose. Good on her she loves her animals so much but she is making a choice here. 3. If I go by this intro, homelessness is such a problem in Germany, you can't even find a real homeless person for your intro.

[@JimBob1937]

It's a human societal problem innate to the concentration of people in towns and city structures. No one, to date, has found an all encompassing solution since the causes are many.

[@krisjustin3884]

This is an outstanding documentary, DW, on a depressing issue in our society. My highest regards and respect for those with the courage to talk about their lives on this video, as they have now become part of the solution by sharing their struggles with us. It can happen to any of us. I salute you DW for introducing us to the plight of real people and not just statistics that can not talk or express the emptiness and despair of homelessness.

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@eileencameron4480]

Everyone deserves a life time home weather having a job or not!!!🌏☮️🙏💓☀️🐒NOW,!!🔥

[@audisnewbeginning8616]

Sometimes all a person needs(other than housing), is to stop being invisible. Every one of us would just simply feel like we have value and that we are seen.

[@krisjustin3884]

@@eileencameron4480 Agree - it’s a basic right, like eating and drinking.

[@krisjustin3884]

@@audisnewbeginning8616 The loneliness must be one of the most depressing difficulties of a homeless life. I can’t believe more community shelters with bathrooms and basic sleeping facilities haven’t been built in homeless hotspots. Might be a good way to advertise - a company sponsors a homeless community. I would definitely buy products from companies that do this!

[@brianmacpherson4913]

All I can say is wow...I watch a lot of documentaries and this is one of the best filmed and edited ones I've ever seen. When I whisked me way through Germany last summer on the ICE train through Frankfurt and Koln to Hamburg, I never imagined there were that many homeless in the country. It's a big problem in Canada too, and only getting worse with the rise in inflation and the never ending rent increases. I truly admire the effort that Euro countries are making to try to mitigate this pressing issue, I only wish the government here cared as much. Thank you for making this documentary.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

[@harukrentz435]

Canada is so vast with population so tiny so how come housing problem occured there?

[@brianmacpherson4913]

@@harukrentz435 because most of the population here is concentrated into less than 1% of the land mass, mainly the cities and larger towns. More people are coming to the cities so demand is high, but new construction is not keeping up or it's quite expensive, plus a lot of the older, more affordable rentals are being torn down or renovated to get those high rents that investors want. The housing market here, like many other places around the world is being manipulated by wealthy owners and investment groups. I'm lucky to have an apartment, here in my city the vacancy rate is around 1%.

[@brianmacpherson4913]

I rewatched and realized the older lady was in Kiel, which I wanted to visit but couldn't because I had to keep going to Denmark. Kiel has one of the last remaining German U-Boats, a historical piece (I'm a historian). I didn't notice any homeless in Denmark but just like Germany, I'm sure they are there.

[@shauncameron8390]

@@brianmacpherson4913 Not really. The government is the one doing the manipulating.

[@LeannsAdventures]

It's more painful to see elderly people going through this. They should be taken care of.

[@mtaylor7307]

Worldwide elderly abuse is increasing. Ageism is at the root. Older people have defend themselves against society to keep from becoming economic refugees.

[@Black.Spades]

@@mtaylor7307 Rather defend yourself against the politicians and lobbyists. Those who make normal people to be the scapegoat, so normal folks will blame eachother instead of uniting.

[@mtaylor7307]

@@Black.Spades agreed but most elderly people are victimized by people they trust. I do agree we need the issue addressed at the legislative level.

[@aiahzohar5636]

@@mtaylor7307 Yes! In the US, a state governor during the coronavirus pandemic said the elderly should be willing to sacrifice themselves for the economy. Ageism is definitely rampant and rising.

[@aiahzohar5636]

@@Black.Spades You can't defend yourself against everyone. We all need a tribe. But ageism is a socially accepted bigotry, so society feels safe casting out people for the crimes of having survived and served the community for decades.

[@buttercxpdraws8101]

My heart is broken for the lady and her sweet little dogs. I hope they are in a safe, comfortable home together now. 😭

[@anntodd9288]

How does sentiment help anyone? Jesus did this way?? Think not !!!

[@deborahtucker4900]

Why isn't your heart broken for the father and his 2 daughters? Very interesting how human life has less value than that of pets.....

[@omfug7148]

@@deborahtucker4900 He is in his 50's and has his daughters to lean on, she is 73 and is left with only her 2 little dogs.

[@commoveo1]

🙏🏼

[@commoveo1]

@@anntodd9288 hmmm ! I recall everyone selling and sharing everything they had? Of course that part of the Bible isn’t preached!

[@rawdog42]

It's a Worldwide problem. I'm 56, in the town I grew up in (Ajax, Ontario, Canada) the average house price was $35,000. It is $700,000 now.

[@Michael9-23-15]

It sounds like my city? San Luis Obispo, CA. I can't afford a simple room for rent. The average cost of a room is $850+ . The average cost of a house is about $700k and higher.

[@larsstougaard7097]

True everyone should be guaranteed at least a one room apartment at an affordable price. I bought my 2 room apartment in Copenhagen for $ 15.000 around 20 years ago, now it valued at $ 150.000 . It's crazy and sad really for those ordinary people or young people trying to get a home 😕

[@Marcus-kz7rw]

Inflation goes totally through the roof.

[@dadikkedude]

@@Marcus-kz7rw Housing prices are far surpassing inflation.

[@Marcus-kz7rw]

@@dadikkedude exactly, it's the hidden inflation. The real inflation is a lot higher than what government say, usually they say 2%, but in reality probably 5-6% or higher or year.

[@Christian_Girl120]

The scariest part is that it could happen to ANYBODY. And that is so awful, people who are used to having a place to live and now all of a sudden boom, there is NOTHING. Nobody should have to live like this.

[@iliepetcan1736]

Hi thr

[@goclunker]

Happened to me. My ex and i broke up and I had to move out. Prior to us being together I had an apartment and was ok. Afterwards my apartment was $600 a month more expensive for example ($1200 to $1800 a month) and I was priced out. Housing is completely out of control. Living in my van has afforded me to pay off all my debt and save 8k, something i would never be able to do paying the insane rents. That same apartment used to be $800 a month. That’s realistically what it was worth.

[@liberatedentrepreneur149]

Anybody ? No. Anybody who isn't prepared, maybe. People who don't have their priorities in order, maybe. Not just "anybody".

[@goclunker]

@@liberatedentrepreneur149 Careful what you attract with your toxicity…

[@abhishek2026]

@@liberatedentrepreneur149 true. You are right.

[@everett-tnredsfan]

This is a world wide problem. This shouldn't be going on in this day and age.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

why its still better to live in a car than a slum

[@deepakmusinada5011]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe it's not better.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@@deepakmusinada5011 if i become homeless i will live in a car, no regrets, pushpa 😂😂😂😂, people like you gets excited watching fake movies 😂😂😂😂,

[@jthomas4361]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe yeah ok , sleeping in a car is like sleeping in a freezing shipping container and it can kill you in the summer . You’re exposed and vulnerable whilst sleeping

[@riesjart1000]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe I'd rather live in a slum. People have a home in a slum and a community. They have lives, homeless people in Germany don't.

[@deepakmusinada5011]

No matter which country they are from. All homeless are deserve a shelter. Been homeless for few weeks in India. I mean spent all those days in my office only with one pair off clothes, since my rented house was seized by my owner. I literally cried every day. It's very hard to spend as homeless.

[@deepakmusinada5011]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe I am no more homeless buddy. I am earning 60k per month. I have beautiful house. I was homeless only for few weeks due to some legal issues.

[@dadikkedude]

Shelters shouldn't be prisons though. Everyone deserves more than a house everyone deserves a home.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@@deepakmusinada5011 60 k 😂😂😂😂, thats nothing

[@willyholdsman3956]

@@dadikkedude The rich and elite are responsible for the poverty in the world, 1 % Of the world exploite the whole world....

[@deepakmusinada5011]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe may be for you, but not for me. Think about people earning less than that. I'm better than begging.

[@David-og7di]

I was homeless for 5 years in New Zealand. Single people of middle age up seem to really cop it as rents are phenomenal here. I worked my trade and took a night job so I had somewhere warm to be. It changed me forever. Took a long time to stop hating the politicians who mismanaged the mess. I have zero faith in the future for many of us. Go well guys.. you gotta be resourceful

[@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740]

And Germany giving illegal migrants free housing and making mosques in place of churches and giving government benefits whereas their own population is homeless and poor, wow it's a big shame. It happens when you ignore national intrest over international fake image. Thank you liberls

[@aiahzohar5636]

"I have zero faith in the future for many of us." -- Amen!

[@csbridgemountain7972]

@@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740 I read many comments before i saw yours ,you was the first one who telling the truth why we in europe have homelessness. Thank you

[@peterpiper831]

@@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740 The other problem is, here in my country ( and probably many) rich overseas people are allowed to buy numerous properties, pushing up prices. Anyone who spoke out were labelled ray-cist.

[@yourdedcat-qr7ln]

I want to buy land and do some community off grid stuff. I been looking in Michigan

[@0861USMC]

My brother recently told me he was homeless, living in his vehicle many years ago. It shocked me, he never asked me for help. Unfortunately, I was stationed in Okinawa Japan at the time. It's an eye opener.

[@KimAhrina11]

you should help your brother

[@comradefriendship]

It's so sad when people say that those suffering from homelessness can help themselves perfectly easily. There are so many obstacles and struggles, yet many people want to ignore it.

[@treasurechest2951]

That is part of the loneliness, isn’t it. Not only are you destitute, there is hardly humans willing to connect or even look in the eye. all the while assumptions are made that you must be lazy or a swindler.

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

Exactly

[@ChrisSmith88love]

That's the prejudice. Not knowing or admitting this situation can come for anyone it gets kicked down the road. Until a door gets slammed. Harsh.

[@magdaty1815]

Fail of mankind that we as a society can live in ignorance like that. People make a choice to judge the homeless, repeat the lie that they get themselves into it on their own and they can easily get out on their own. Consciously dismiss so many real life stories which can be easily found on yt. AND which can easily happen to anyone: flood, fire, storm, fraud, money draining health condition, and the slippery slope - you lose your job so you lose your income, if you lose your income you eventually lose your home. Also the sytem is wrong if from taxes they feed the institutions but there is no crisis emergency scheme to help out in such cases and bring someone back on the surface - not only the person is saved but this person is again a value as a workforce, tax payer and consumer.

[@Growmap]

@@treasurechest2951 I think it is deeper than that. Most likely they realize how close to the edge they are living and are terrified to look at where they could be next month.

[@isabellum4676]

I m from Berlin and within the last years, I see more and more old people collecting bottles because their retirement just doesn't last until the end of the months and the rents are getting higher and higher, among other things. It's heartbreaking and it definitely increased, although many of those had been working for most of their lives. Also heartbreaking they want them to give away their pets.. Many, especially elder people, often do not have family or a support system of a similar kind. insisting of abandoning their beloved pets is cold and inhuman. It's really sad and makes me afraid of getting old somehow. All the best for those people and their pets

[@krisjustin3884]

Appreciate your comments here from your own perspective in Berlin. A great support to this documentary.

[@fotoz2363]

unfortunately with increasing planet's population it seems like huge amount of resources is spend on just keeping the pets, while there's people out there who have hardly anything to eat in Yemen or Syria

[@aiahzohar5636]

Isa, I fell like you. I see and hear and read the heartlessness of people towards the elderly and I DREAD becoming old myself. We just toss them out like trash.

[@G115-z4v]

I was in Berlin to visit friends and I notice that the rent increases, I was shocked

[@odaenathus7825]

I’m not German, I lived in Berlin for a few months (was doing an internship) and believe it or not I was able to live with less than 250 euros (excluding the rent of course). I used to go clubbing every single weekend. Every single German can get at least 500 euros (excluding accommodation) and basic health insurance if he/she is unemployed or old!

[@TheKayaklover]

"AND MY DOGS ARE LIKE MY CHILDREN. I AM NOT PUTTING THEM AWAY!!" ....... God bless that senior woman and may she find a place to live. If she was here I will immediately offer her a room in my home.

[@Sofia-wx2ht]

Yes

[@emilyhart2252]

There are organizations that vet potential roommate /renters and homeowners and match them up. Try contacting the United Way, churches, social services to get info about such groups operating in your community. If you are open to offering someone a room in your home, you may find yourself with a new friend. Blessings!

[@danielmorse4213]

I would send her a few bucks if I knew how

[@tyler496121]

She should not bitch if she is not willing to make changes to make her situation better.

[@chrisdurant4627]

There are plenty of heless, people,, why not.put them, up, ???

[@leekulec-elston3056]

Sascha. 😭 It's admirable that you won't give up your cat. God bless you brother.

[@peejay8519]

That first woman with the dogs is a sweetheart! I'm touched and encouraged by her positive mindset inspite of the difficult situation.

[@emilygooner9697]

Me too, she needs her dogs for her mental health how dare they ask her to give these up

[@guysumpthin2974]

How much more tax money do they need to take ? To be able to take care of everybody ? Freightliner , mack , vw , mercedes , lambo , bus lines , audi , big pharma , seimens ,trader joe , aldi , litl ,,,

[@emilygooner9697]

@@guysumpthin2974 I guess it’s where they spend the money is another Q

[@bob2000by]

Wait a sec… isn’t it Germany the country who has accepted nearly 2 million refuges within last few years? From what I’ve been told to most of them has been granted a different kind of accommodation like temporary buildings or some alone houses. I hardly support that, but why the same state can’t afford that for it’s regular citizens?

[@zbigniewsiarkiewicz438]

For emigrants ,the Germans have concentration camps ,like during the secondWorld War ....

[@evalon9129]

@@zbigniewsiarkiewicz438 Keep those remarks for yourself 🤦‍♀️

[@zbigniewsiarkiewicz438]

@@evalon9129 When the Germans built concentration camps in Poland they did not hurt and now it hurts to talk about it ....

[@evalon9129]

@@zbigniewsiarkiewicz438 everyone knows about this -we are talking about homelessness and a lack of affordable houses here 🤦‍♀️

[@zbigniewsiarkiewicz438]

@@evalon9129 Now you have a problem ,but after World War II , millions of Poles did not have a roof over their heads and that was good ....When the Germans get hurt ,it's a big cry ....

[@patrickdavenport6254]

People don't realize how pets can give people a reason to hold on and keep going. A lot of people would die if they didn't have their pets, because they wouldn't have anything else to live for.

[@shauncameron8390]

As in furthering their ego since it's much easier to have your way with a pet than another human who can think for him/herself and won't tolerate abuse.

[@JanJan-gy7qp]

I think everyone knows the value of an animal to take care of, for companionship etc. The risk is for other service users who maybe allergic. I’ve volunteered before as a pet fosterer for a woman’s refuge. Health n safety rules are so strict. I’m really shocked at this documentary although I live on poverty line I’m so greatful I’m not homeless.

[@donlange1491]

You are so right on that than anyone without a pet and has family will realize

[@GenevieveEKelly]

So very true 😢

[@angelsone-five7912]

True, I am all alone in the world and my cats are my family, I couldn`t imagine life without them.

[@ivanlewis9174]

Poor man suffering is rich man comfort.🙏🏾💚

[@nitemare1525]

Thank you for this documentary because I've been homeless before and this speaks to me. I will share this on my social media networks

[@pengembarayoutube5146]

you live in germany?

[@nitemare1525]

@@pengembarayoutube5146 no I dont but I've Been homeless in the usa

[@candacecurtis5739]

I know people with mental health issues homeless in Canada. They prefer it. Heartbreaking

[@jamesmueller8701]

@@nitemare1525 ,,, Me to ... Minnesota winters where if you stopped walking and laid down, you would never wake up ... WALK and WALK and WALK ... i'm OK now, medicated by a doctor for bi-polar,,, Met WAY to damn many homeless Vets during those years ... WTF ???

[@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740]

And Germany giving illegal migrants free housing and making mosques in place of churches and giving government benefits whereas their own population is homeless and poor, wow it's a big shame. It happens when you ignore national intrest over international fake image. Thank you liberls

[@Anna-jr8gu]

My respect for all these people who are currently struggling. Great documentary, thanks .

[@JourneyWithUs13]

❤Much Respect 🙏

[@timothybrown1763]

These people are heroes for standing by their pets. They have nothing to be ashamed of.

[@bittasweetsymphony726]

dog lover

[@GodKing804]

It's the only love they have, it's not a choice.

[@Jason-un9ps]

@@bittasweetsymphony726 Is that supposed to be an insult? 🤔🤦🏼‍♂️🤡

[@matildamarmaduke1096]

@@Jason-un9ps why would you take it as one a dog lover is just that a dog lover bet the owners of apt have dogs

[@coolrich8781]

No. Sacha is homeless because he DIDN’T have a job when he got kicked out his previous place with his girlfriend, NOT because he didn’t want to part with his cat. He just recently found a labor pool to work at which he’s comfortable, WHAT?🧐Listen to him again.

[@donlange1491]

I live in the U.S. and I've been homeless due to being hit by a drunk illegal immigrant with no license or insurance. I lost the house I was buying laying in a hospital bed in my living room for over a year and over another year in physical therapy. Meanwhile I was working on trying to get disability benefits because I am not able to work due to the injuries from being hit - I am not going to say car accident because it was anything but an accident. I was homeless for over 6 years, applying for disability benefits 3 times each time taking over 2 years to get denied and having to reapply. I live in Michigan, northern part of the southern peninsula. I did 3 Michigan winters in a tent and 3 in a camper. Believe it or not the tent was way better. Trying to heat the camper was harder than heating a tent. I'm now in an apartment that I really hate living in. The neighbors and the rules are insane - literally. And because I live on disability and have government assistance I have everybody and their brother up my ass wanting to know everything about me- what I have, what I don't have, how much money I have or don't have, where my money comes from and where I spend it etc. etc etc.. Being homeless was almost better than the way I live now - at least being homeless I didn't have everyone in my business. I didn't know how I was going to get out of being homeless and now I don't know how I'm going to get out of the situation I'm in and better my life. I want to buy a house again but I don't know how I'm going to make that happen with all the restrictions I live under keeping me down. Homelessness is a worldwide problem that our society doesn't understand at all. People look down on homeless people, as if they're the scum of the earth just because they're homeless. When you get down to the extent of being homeless and then relying on the government to get out of being homeless, it's really very hard to get back up to an acceptable level of living again. I really hate this appartment. I have to make myself think of things to be grateful for every day - like I'm glad I don't have to cut firewood for heat because I'm not physically able to anymore, I like sleeping in my bed instead of a cot and sleeping bag, I like being able to take a shower when I want to or need to, and I like not having to worry about being told that I have to move because I can't stay here or there anymore. It's hard living like this, but it's also hard being homeless. Either way, it's hard to get back to living self sustainable and being able to improve your life. I can't even save money in a bank account because I'll get penalized for it one way or another - they'll raise my rent, cut my food card, or just make me sell anything of any value and possibly just take the money I've managed to save. Making money is the same thing, I get penalized for it, losing more than I make somewhere in the mix. Can't win for losing - ALL BECAUSE I WAS HIT BY A DRUNK ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WITH NO LICENSE OR INSURANCE. Oh yeah, the illegal immigrant that hit me was not deported or prosecuted. He gets a free ride while I pay the cost of his crime

[@yassebutt2838]

I'm very sorry for you. I hope that things get better soon.

[@williamwilson6499]

You didn’t have uninsured driver coverage?

[@donlange1491]

@@williamwilson6499 Not at that time, didn't even know it existed. I DO NOW THOUGH FOR SURE

[@dikshantyadav304]

More power to you ,just hang on tight.

[@teresahiggs4896]

Your story is why I am such a hard line opponent of the current immigration policy. We have the laws but the corrupt liberal goverment is not enforcing the laws that we the people want and our elected officials enacted. I will pray for you. I understand what you mean about the alphabet soup agencies being in your business . I was on welfare for a few youears when my daughter was a baby. It’s rough, really rough. I can say that the cost of living in the Southern US is cheaper and you are more likely to get your own home here, if you wouid be happy wirh a mobile home . And where I live in northern Alabama, you don’t pay any property tax on your primary dwelling if you are disabled. And that really helps. So get your disability ifnyou can, keep,persuing anything that brings you money .

[@lwells3937]

I never knew Germany had a homeless problem. I always heard what a great social safety net they had. The working poor is getting worse. All the money is in the hands of a very few.

[@dannyt7075]

Me either, though I have been to Germany 10 times. I thought Germany welfare system is much better than the US

[@robertroberts2822]

just be a muslim & you'll get a free house!

[@JayJay-st1jj]

Germany is a very backwards country. Was there and moved away. Not worth

[@meggtokyodelicious]

Am currently in Tokyo. There are thousands of homeless people in Tokyo too. At first, I couldn't believe it. There are hundred of homeless men who used to own businesses, big company executives, or state owners. But there's something in common, once their business went bunkrupt, their greedy wives left them and took the children, and they were all abandoned by families and relatives!..... Nobody wanted to help! .... So these homeless people have major trust issues, social difficulties, financial battles and psychological and emotional battles and unable to overcome the hearts pain......and eventually return to a normal life.....

[@sankujamatia525]

@@meggtokyodelicious Not thousands buddy. It's less than 900. It's low for such a big City.

[@machinesofgod]

American here...we need to do what Finland is doing right now. The homeless problem here (especially in California) is really bad. I hope we can solve this issue soon.

[@shaqyardie8105]

What are Finland doing?

[@rickrandom6734]

I live In Finland. I checked statistics and according to them there are 4300 homeless people here. Population 5,5 million.

[@twofortydrifter]

If you are homeless in Finland in the winter, you die. If you are homeless in California in the winter... I'd say the level of motivation is different between Finland and California.

[@rickrandom6734]

@@twofortydrifter There are shelters for homeless and many officially homeless people live with friends or relatives. There used to be some real hardcore people who made huts to forests near Helsinki but they have disappeared. One guy lived in a tent in a middle of very big roundabout for years.

[@CarinaPiersay]

Fellow Californian. It is so bad here. People on the streets that have children or are elderly and ill. No address, no benefits. Not enough rooms in shelters. I’ve seen those little villages where they build tiny homes into a village. They have community restrooms, showers, laundry facilities. And the rules are no drugs or alcohol. I understand why they do this but I feel sorry for all of the people with the illness of addiction. As a society we have to do better.

[@J.DeGroot]

Same story in the Netherlands. Probably in many places in Europe these days because housing is just getting too expensive

[@anirudhdesai3371]

Not just Europe, it's all over the world

[@jrodayeoh]

True. Even here in Italy. The prices are just ridiculous and scary. The government should regulate housing costs and should be proportionate to a medium income. Here, most people earn +/- 1000€ a month on average. A 1 bedroom flat can cost 600 add utilities and a person has nothing left for food, etc. It's really bad.

[@pinkpearl1967]

I was shocked at how much NL had changed from my first visit in 2009, when I didn't see any homeless, to 2019, when I would come across homeless people frequently without really looking. And NL is one of the wealthiest, most secure countries in the world!

[@hansantonio110]

😢

[@frankihatch]

What about Sweden and norway?

[@risingsunadventuretravels9908]

Excellent documentary, good camera work, good camera angles, good story line, enjoyed watching.

[@j.erickson8571]

The man in the van made me cry. How is this possible in a rich, powerful Germany.

[@krisjustin3884]

Felt the same way. He could have been my German grandfather in another life.

[@r.pres.4121]

You can find this in any wealthy country. This is worldwide and it is getting worse.

[@jhenelle8605]

DW documentaries are always good to watch.

[@s_mp_08]

Thank you for another great documentary, DW! I'm so happy for Joe, I hope everyone like him can get Housing First assistance too. I'm from the Philippines, an asian country whose never-ending homelessness is a major issue. My family were never rich but at least my parents worked hard to buy a land and built one big house to fit all their 7 kids. They always told us that it will be much difficult for their kids to get their own homes bc everything are getting more expensive and they never wish to see us suffering or become homeless even after their gone. I'm always thankful for my parents support and kindness, we're at least have less worries now. I hope to all parents out there to never lose hope and prioritize your kid's future, bless us all. ❤️

[@ianhomerpura8937]

Yep. Even outside Metro Manila, housing prices are rising two or three times the rate before the pandemic hit.

[@cruzergo]

@@ianhomerpura8937 Blame the Villars, Sys and other Tycoons for making the houses more expensive

[@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740]

And Germany giving illegal migrants free housing and making mosques in place of churches and giving government benefits whereas their own population is homeless and poor, wow it's a big shame. It happens when you ignore national intrest over international fake image. Thank you liberls

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

@@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740 you're just copy and pasting this under every comment even if it has nothing to do with the comment, huh? stupid.

[@Black.Spades]

@@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740 Housing issues have been going on since the 60s. As long as investors have almost no limits in buying out (cheap) houses, this issue won't end either.

[@k.sullivan6303]

These situations people are suffering through are tragic! My heart goes out to them.

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

Most of us are one bad event away from homelessness. Bodily injury, house fire, tornado, tsunami, earthquake, job loss, business loss, law suit, wrongfully accused of a crime, no family to help, loss of roommates you used to spli rent with

[@asheshinfinite3766]

Very informative documentary! Didn't know a country like Germany was having such a hidden grieve problem!

[@sweeta17]

especially since germany has the strongest economy in europe . they have also soup kitchens and food banks since many years no different to other so called rich europien countries . and give help to so many other nationals that even complain about everything while the own citizens are neglected and get upset and angry .

[@Hacks_con_LVMX]

@@sweeta17 I wish we had this in a 3rd world country.

[@Hacks_con_LVMX]

Especially after paying all the minimum things (hydro, water, rent, cellular bill)

[@brianwheeldon4643]

It's increasingly common in all countries Ashesh. The problem is capitalism and corporate governments. Fraud from beginning to end.

[@john316godlovedtheworld3]

@Cara Gare hi cara hope your doing better

[@karlas.5907]

DW as usual making great documentaries! I’m from Mexiko and I was absolutely surprised about the severity of the this social problem in Germany. I do feel for the people with furry companions, it’s unbelievable that the state ask them to give them away when such lovely pets have become their faithful companions! They’re their family! Such sad stories ;(

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for watching, Karla!

[@mxquadri-nf3gd]

@@DWDocumentary thank you for creating them

[@bereal6590]

It's truly painful to see, I know I'd due on the street with my animals if it was me

[@iliepetcan1736]

Homelles people are everywhr but in Mexic poorness its on another level

[@krisadkins946]

I will keep these wonderful people in my thoughts and prayers. Homelessness is a united nation issue and we never truly appreciate what we have unless we see these people hurting this way. God bless them all.

[@johnedwards80]

YEs it is unfortunately corporations are buying property at alarming rates and housing costs are out of hand especially in Europe and Australia and the U.S I moved to Thailand from the U .S my wife is from there we knew it was time to get out because property taxes got out of hand here.

[@nicholasbachar6658]

It made me so happy to see that homeless man get a new appartment god bless these people

[@towaritch]

Yes but will he be able to keep it in good shape?

[@longbow857]

@@towaritch And what if he can't? You want to tell him he is a failure of a human being? Why on earth does that thought even go through your mind man?

[@Matt.Willoughby]

It's a scandal, it's a global problem and it should be a priority for all governments but of course, it isn't. The amount of empty properties is shocking and sickening. We can do so much better.

[@marcinm2871]

so take a bum of the street into your own home if you care so much, cut the bs we know you don't.

[@_suki_]

True, looking around, it seems like a lot of properties are empty parking lots.

[@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740]

And Germany giving illegal migrants free housing and making mosques in place of churches and giving government benefits whereas their own population is homeless and poor, wow it's a big shame. It happens when you ignore national intrest over international fake image. Thank you liberls

[@empok2104]

It's happening everywhere and disgusting. We need a revolution.

[@aiahzohar5636]

You're right. We can. But we won't. Because governments don't care (poor people don't keep them in power) and the rest of us are complacent. So it'll just get worse.

[@franny3995]

It’s really bad here in the UK too. I feel like it’s going to take millions of people and families to become homeless before my government wake up and do something. Somewhere affordable to live is a human right.

[@DavidSmith-oy4of]

It's capitalism working as intended. People who get lucky with decent wages in their jobs are able to buy their house, those who don't get shut out. It's all about using financial leverage to gain advantage(over others). A good start would be to stop voting tory.

[@EsEm312]

Oh they are awake alright

[@andrewmah5605]

The Indigenous Aboriginal People live with Nature as God intended ! 🙏😇🙏💕

[@gordonnorris4202]

Around 25% of living space in London is kept empty, as they are owned by investors, to keep their savings save from inflation.

[@David-og7di]

Agreed. There is no shortage of land.

[@williamwilson6499]

I lived in Germany 76-79 and 90-93. Never saw anything remotely resembling a homeless problem. Housing was hard to get in the early 90s but lots of housing was being built. Loved living there…I’ve been back a few times since. I was in the Munich Bahnhof in 2010 and tossed a bottle in the regular trash. An elderly lady walked over and took it out and I thought she was shaming me. But I watched another video of how many poor pensioners were in Germany and I realized she was collecting recyclables for the money.

[@SacOfSit]

From the video, the homeless try not to be visible. It's a problem you wouldn't see just from walking the streets of the city.

[@jeffreydonovan502]

As a person who was homeless twice in the US, I know first the frustration of having a job making nearly $70,000US a year and still was struggling to find affordable housing. By the time the Government finishes taxing the people to death/debt and the high cost of housing in New York, it is no surprise so many people are homeless or partially homeless. I see Germany has similar problems. I am so glad that I retired and I am back in the sunny Caribbean where the cost of living is low, and fresh fruits and vegetables are in abundance; the country is very safe and there are lots of things to do; thank you, Lord.

[@thecrimespiller9625]

Are u white or black

[@sebrimudecir5190]

How can you be Homeless if you make 70, 000$ a year ?

[@centralprocessingunit4988]

how did you get to the carribean from new york? (i am not american)

[@TeresaElainePhoenixArizona]

Nice that You have the Luxury of Retirement. Many Do Not & Will Not.

[@quirkygurl]

Unfortunately the citizens on that Caribbean island are probably being priced out by transplants. That doesn’t help, that only transfers the housing crises to someplace else.

[@WilliamFang173]

Thank you. I learned so much. I wish the best for everyone facing homelessness and/or trying to tackle it.

[@MarzannaMorana]

This is unacceptable!! Every country and every community has this problem and it's not right. People work themselves to death and then THIS!? REALLY?! I think we're paying the wrong people millions of dollars...like actors and athletes. That's BS. Those people have several homes and their shoes cost more than normal people make in one month. Life's definitely not fair. Anywhere. I pray for positive change.

[@empok2104]

You are spot on.

[@magdelinalee2101]

Yes. You are so right saying how the actors, comedian and oder make so much money

[@lywnnjohnson6130]

I always wanted to know why are we paying athletes to play basketball football tennis hockey soccer and we got people around here who don't have a decent shelter to go to at night actors getting worshipped like they gods and they won't even try to build transitional housing for homeless people all they think about is being in the Limelight and getting Awards year after year this world needs love in Jesus

[@cinpeace353]

Not every country, someone may call me a bot. In China, shelter is a guaranteed from the government. It is a basic human rights in China.

[@Jo-nb7rp]

Breaks my heart how all our countries can find homes and feed refugees and illegal immigrants but we can't house our own people and treat them like trash, it's disgusting, I have helped many homeless in UK...May you all be OK xx

[@CaroleanneWright]

Its shameful x

[@dekdeknav9366]

Situation in U.S.A. now.

[@kingmaafa120]

Facts

[@TheTurjan]

“housing illegal immigrants “ lol you made my day , if someone is illegal stays in shadow have to hide all the time , what’s your point ? i was one of them , i struggled more than anyone , then today i fix my life in all aspects. cheers

[@charlottetaylor4471]

Illegal immigrants are arriving in dinghys to the UK, and being taken straight to 4* hotels, fed, well looked after indefinitely. Whilst British people suffer.

[@toryal7510]

To be honest, everyone can come homeless, just like these people. It's so sad that in developing countries, people are suffering mentally and physically.. I hope no one becomes homeless. 🙏

[@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740]

And Germany giving illegal migrants free housing and making mosques in place of churches and giving government benefits whereas their own population is homeless and poor, wow it's a big shame. It happens when you ignore national intrest over international fake image. Thank you liberls

[@JB-pd3ir]

You are certainly right - anyone can end up homeless.

[@mariaalbinabilaro3192]

@@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740 absolutely right, same in Sweden some swedes are homeless but they can give home to the refugees and everything is provided what a shame!

[@mariekatherine5238]

@@mariaalbinabilaro3192 Same in USA. People entering illegally are transported to a city for free, housed, fed, your kids educated, healthcare provided free, etc. But if you’re American, white, single, not on drugs, not a drinker or smoker, not in trouble with the law, employed full time +, but homeless because it’s impossible to afford even the cheapest housing. So you get to live in your car if you have one, couch surf, get on a waiting list for a dormitory style shelter, or sleep rough.

[@mariaalbinabilaro3192]

@@mariekatherine5238 thats the society we have now!👍

[@the-nomad]

I'm homeless, at 61, a Brit living in Latvia, I have lived this way for over five years and, previously, off grid for 16 yrs. I decided to embrace the lifestyle when faced with it and, I have to say that i still enjoy all aspects of it. I get zero assistance fromthe state (not that I need it), I liv.e a simple, almost primitive life and see it as an adventure. Maybe I am lucky that I can have this attitude, but ,it still annoys me when I see the failure of others to help those in need.

[@dreed1058]

Good for you! I'm 66, in US, just retired. Broke, but I was exhausted & bored. Living in TX w/6 roommates. Plan to travel & considering living abroad. Best of luck!!

[@David-og7di]

@@dreed1058 Similar here in NZ. Best to you guys too

[@durianriders]

I was homeless at age 17 in Australia and made enough money by 37 to retire. Living the dream life now!

[@charlottetaylor4471]

How?

[@DanishGSM]

Its so sad. Denmark is a small rich Country and Yet we have a Lot of homeless. I wish All the best.

[@kenchambers7137]

American here , are you serious?????

[@Bananaman-hk6qw]

D*nmark 🤢🤮

[@DanishGSM]

@@kenchambers7137 if you are homeless in Denmark and you sleep on the Street, you Will get a fine and if you get more fines you Will not be welcome in that City and you Will have to find another place....untill you can't be there and so on... So yes I am serious.

[@commoq3764]

@@DanishGSM Damn they fine you for being homeless what type of law is that.

[@krisjustin3884]

@@DanishGSM How sick is that! It’s like saying: ‘the houses are too expensive for you, but we won’t allow you to sleep outside either! So we’ll punish you for being too poor to live in a house!’ Blaming the victim once again.

[@cecilia-kc4pv]

Thank you so much for raising this issue. I hope the government finds a solution for the homeless People.

[@marcinm2871]

Gov cant fix stupidity and the consequences of peoples dumb choices.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@mutiny_on_the_bounty]

Yes. And government has never solved anything.

[@dankadesign7462]

@@marcinm2871 can happen to every one and its not always to ppl own choices...

[@tehnoob19]

@@marcinm2871 They can do something about the extortionate pricing of housing and apartments. But sure, lay the blame on the individual.

[@Alexander-is9jo]

billionaires could literally build tons of apartment complex for homeless and still be billionaires yet they choose not to.

[@marcinm2871]

you could take 1 bum of the street into your own home, but you don't. So why should they.

[@JimBob1937]

A large amount do actually. I'm fairly progressive but always found the jealousy of the rich misplaced.

[@mutiny_on_the_bounty]

They'd still have to pay property taxes on those housing projects/spaces. You keep voting for stupid policies like putting tampons in men's bathrooms. Wealthy people aren't stupid. You vote for more bike lanes. Taxes go up. As a property owner I'm not going to take that loss. So your rent goes up.

[@JimBob1937]

@@mutiny_on_the_bounty , lol, dude, what is with your obsession with tampons? All of your replies mention it... a hot button topic for you I guess.

[@SantaBarbaraBiking]

@@JimBob1937 He's angry because he needs them but doesn't want to admit it.

[@bereal6590]

This poor lady, worked all those years and she has 2 little beloved dogs and she is homeless. I'm crying this is breaking my heart. God bless you and care for you and you furry companions. A true strength and animal lover same as the man who loves his cat. Animals are so kind to us, ppl of aren't. Lovely guy 👋✌✋💕 WHY IS IT AS A COUNTRY BECOMES RICHER THE POOR BECOME POORER MORE DEATHS MORE HOMELESS MORE DESPAIR😢

[@lilian.mcastro]

Very important documentary! Thank so much. I live in Brazil, where the homeless condition is a huge reality.

[@29DPT]

❤❤❤😢😢😢

[@dp.6868]

Five months in the back of my truck at the end of a horribly hot summer, and beginning of a very rainy winter. My camper shell leaked onto my stuff and I would wake up to wet bedding and clothes. I worked two jobs and still didn't make enough for a place of my own. If it wasn't for a family member buying me a travel trailer to live in, I'd still be in the back of my truck. I'm in my early 50's. Worked my whole life and still wouldn't have enough on my own in a apartment even. Homelessness can happen to anyone at anytime. From one day to the next, be thankful and grateful if you have a roof over your head and a full belly at the end of the night. I only had five months with a blown back in my truck. I can't imagine years of it.

[@nikolaiorlov4453]

What's the point to work if you can't even buy a property from savings? Gives idea why some people become criminals right?

[@salometipsandtricks2786]

Buy land. Buy rain water harvesting. Buy solar panels. Buy fruit trees. Build your own house. And only worry about gas bills.

[@dp.6868]

@@nikolaiorlov4453 I completely agree. No matter how much you work, the tax man has both hands out taking almost half before you get any of your paycheck. And greedy landlords try to take what you have left. It doesn't leave you much to pay bills and eat with.

[@dp.6868]

@@salometipsandtricks2786 if I was allowed to keep more of my checks before they take 1/4 of them for taxes, that might be something I would be able save and do. I want to live off grid myself. You can't get anywhere when they take so much of your check for taxes your still having to borrow to pay bills and rent. After awhile you get behind and can't keep up anymore.

[@littlelady.24]

Maybe Germany wouldn't have so much homelessness if living in a garaged wouldn't be illegal. That's the most absurd thing I've ever heard. these laws are absolutely IGNORANT. I only wish better days on all these people

[@TeresaElainePhoenixArizona]

Many California HomeOwners would Not even Call their Garage a Garage.

[@HodorDoor]

If they allow people to live in garages, they have to allow owners to rent them out. It becomes legal to rent out a space with no toilets, running water, heating, air circulation. And owners would just take advantage of the poor and rent these spaces out at exhorbitant prices. It does not help anyone to allow this. That's why it's forbiddrn.

[@elle1642]

Thank you for an amazing film on a very important subject.

[@hildaelson4203]

It fills me with rage that people with pets struggle a lot more, as if having a pet is a luxury reserved only for the rich! The same problem occurs in the UK. Shelters won’t accept homeless people with pets, so they end up with no shelter and some did die on the street. When I get stuff for the homeless, I don’t only give them human food but dog food as well.

[@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740]

And Germany giving illegal migrants free housing and making mosques in place of churches and giving government benefits whereas their own population is homeless and poor, wow it's a big shame. It happens when you ignore national intrest over international fake image. Thank you liberls

[@wor53lg50]

A man i got to meet being homeless to couldnt get emergency shelter in the winter through having a dog which he loved so much he was found dead in a grave yard with his dog lying by his side shivering desperately trying to give him his warmth which was quickly being zapped from the mans cold dead body..

[@TeresaElainePhoenixArizona]

@@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740 For Real?! 💵😲💵

[@aiahzohar5636]

@@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740 This isn't a liberals/conservatives issue. It's a class issue. The billions of us allow a tiny fraction of the human race to keep us living like serfs. It should be a global issue of class. But we're too busy fighting against each other to do anything effective.

[@MartianInDisguise]

at least in the UK they have the NHS, so you don't have to worry about the cost of medical bills if you're homeless

[@AKAAAK]

Germany, US, Canada, England, Japan, etc ALL have a significant increase in homelessness whether it be job loss, drugs, illness expense or whatever the reason. It's a worldwide issue that governments have no solution to the problem. It's really a sad situation in the grand scheme of things.

[@towaritch]

Governments would rather fund the Military even so called Left governments it's a worldwide scandal.

[@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740]

And Germany giving illegal migrants free housing and making mosques in place of churches and giving government benefits whereas their own population is homeless and poor, wow it's a big shame. It happens when you ignore national intrest over international fake image. Thank you liberls

[@davidmarjason4222]

It's all by design, it's called the great reset. You own nothing and be happy.

[@aiahzohar5636]

Governments have a solution, but they choose not to implement it because (see comments above about "commies"...) it goes against the values of the people who can afford to keep politicians in office.

[@eburnsid3168]

？日本は国全体で3824人しかホームレスがいないよー。近年、政府はホームレス救済に力をいれてる。ドイツとアメリカのホームレスの人数が異常なだけ

[@lylarose2696]

It’s starting to happen here in North America. People have jobs but the housing and apartments are so out of reach no one can afford them.

[@samsmith7585]

Starting to happen? We've had mass homelessness in the US since Reagan took office.

[@lilithlevaykjeldahl5257]

I volunteer at a homeless shelter that closes each day at 3pm. These folk have lost everything except their pride. It is an honour to assist them and I have made such wonderful friends. I only wish we could offer overnight sleeping facilities.

[@zlatankaric7322]

God bless you!

[@vicbrock1277]

Every country (that collects taxes) Can do better, appears their focus lies elsewhere

[@johnthompson7105]

Europe needs to send all unwanted migrants home we cant house feed and cloth the world

[@chrisaguilera1564]

It's called priced out of the community. When the value exceeds your affordability you are essence banished from the community. Home values are demanding more than your salary is providing.

[@8ofwands300]

Right!

[@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740]

And Germany giving illegal migrants free housing and making mosques in place of churches and giving government benefits whereas their own population is homeless and poor, wow it's a big shame. It happens when you ignore national intrest over international fake image. Thank you liberls

[@pipfox7834]

@Mr Koala06 your unpleasant and ignorant remarks are not only repetitive, but boring.

[@justmark7449]

A very well directed documentary, and here in Ireland homelessness is at an all-time heigh too, shocking to see so many prosperous countries have the same issues in 2022.This should absolutely not be necessary if the powers that be, would have some balls and empathy towards their human fellow beings. I love your docs DW! 💥

[@ginakelley749]

They don't. They consider them scum. It's all about them!

[@yoyoholck]

The homeless problem in Ireland is starting to really disgust me, underneath that is the mental health problems and drug problems and so on. So many people ruining their lives

[@charlottetaylor4471]

It's all very deliberate

[@MeimeiLovesmusic]

I watched every minute of this film and listened to every word spoken!! Your film captivated me with your cinematography, Compassion and documentary skills! Thank you!

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for watching, Chris!

[@MeimeiLovesmusic]

@@DWDocumentary keep up the wonderful amazing much needed film work you do!!!

[@yco67]

this can really happen to anybody and seems so hard to keep mental health like this...

[@ophelian4646]

We have the exact same problem in Sweden. Europe isn't a dream place for everyone..

[@marcinm2871]

It is for any one with half a brain, and don't pretend those people really know what poor is. Go to slums in Bangladesh and see what poor actually is.

[@nstl440]

But I do see a lot of cheap houses in Sweden. How's that?

[@ophelian4646]

@@marcinm2871 Do you live in my hometown? If you live in Sweden then you will know what I talk about. Every year during winter there are people freezing to death, because they are homeless.

[@ophelian4646]

@@nstl440 If you're homeless, you can't buy a house.. I live in a rented apartment and was asked to buy it, but the bank refused to give me loan. I used to be a single mother of three (now grown up) and it was a struggle. When they moved out I got a smaller place and sold my car. Don't have any savings for retirement. But life is good and I got a great job. The Swedish welfare system has changed a lot the last ten years which makes it hard for some people.

[@marcinm2871]

@@ophelian4646 well since you care so much, take them into your own house.... but you don't lol and we both know that.

[@mondo_stunts27]

That’s like upscale homeless in the USA, I lived in my car and storage unit for almost 2 years and people didn’t really consider me homeless.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

thats not homeless

[@00302998]

That’s definitely homelessness.

[@theobserver9131]

I've lived in cars, vans, tents, under a tarp, in someone's backyard, etc. and I have never felt homeless. Home is not a building, home is where you are welcome.

[@theobserver9131]

I live in a rusty immobile van right now. It's a bit cozy, but it's warm!

[@teros433]

In Germany you need an address to register in the city and to open a bank account. To get a job and a home, you need a bank account. So it’s a loop. If you can register in some friend or relative address you can survive in the car. But everything gets complicated if you are alone.

[@solarlight10]

Should have policy's in place to limit investors and speculators to only a few properties, and allow corporations to buy only commercial buildings. They buy with the lowest possible down payment with cheap credit which only drives up the prices of everything else, then rent out at ridiculous rates to pay for the mortgage which is unaffordable to a lot of people with average wages. Keep the speculating to the stock markets because the same thing is happening in US,Canada and probably the rest of Europe. Wealth gap will only get worse, families and communities will suffer in the long term. Excessive greed is everywhere and is degrading humanity's souls. There's gotta more to life then material things and net worth, when will we change? I'm ready to move on as a species, spiritually we are stagnating doing the same thing over and over, nothing is getting better.😑 I wont deny capitalism has given us some great things but we must find a better balance that benefits everyone.

[@MrPaulorange]

Well said!

[@michelem1422]

Could not have said it better...

[@kamilpotato3764]

Simply we should start taking over empty properties and land from speculative market.

[@wingedpearloyster]

I think it is absolutely callous, unjust and inhumane to expect the woman to separate from her two dogs as a condition for obtaining a home.

[@kivie13]

Then she can save her money until she can afford to buy something on her own.

[@shauncameron8390]

Not really. Landlord's property, landlord's rules. Plus he has health and sanitation rules to follow. And pets are a liability.

[@golgoth7600]

Worked for 45 years and can't afford an apartment???? What a sad world we live in...😔

[@philtwowheels]

Not even a rental, this is how we can tell this is all completely out of order and needs fixing now.

[@chrstopherblighton-sande2981]

It breaks my heart that those people struggling to find a safe, secure and comfortable place to live - something that every single person should always have - feel ashamed. It isn't them that should be ashamed, those who should be ashamed are the parasitic, greedy landlords & speculators that turn the necessity of having a place to live, into a way to enrich themselves, the politicians who allow this situation to persist and the society that turns a blind eye to this suffering. Thank you DW Documentary for giving these people a voice.

[@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740]

And Germany giving illegal migrants free housing and making mosques in place of churches and giving government benefits whereas their own population is homeless and poor, wow it's a big shame. It happens when you ignore national intrest over international fake image. Thank you liberls

[@aiahzohar5636]

Bravo, Chrstopher! Love from the US.

[@idi13]

Sooooooooo TRUE!!!!!!!!

[@MonkDave666]

Note to all young people watching this - do everything you can in your power to earn enough to buy your own home as early in life as possible, and get it paid off as soon as you can. Imagine literally living in a garage at 70 years old because you have nothing? This alone should motivate you.

[@ashleybosvik3031]

No truer words spoken.

[@Bananaman-hk6qw]

I’m 14 now, but thanks wise man. I will remember your words.

[@pinkpearl1967]

What if you can't do it though? Many young people struggle to find stable employment, and once you hit 45, your employment prospects start slipping again.

[@mutiny_on_the_bounty]

Well. You shouldn't have voted for policies like putting tampons in the mens bathrooms. Stupid expenditures like that cost property owners higher taxes so of course rents/purchases will skyrocket. Landowners/landlords aren't stupid. But at the end of the day you get virtue signal right.

[@rockylucifer6720]

@@Bananaman-hk6qw same man

[@rashikatasnim2335]

Great content! You should also make a document regarding Dublin, Ireland rents. It is also quite unrealistic compared to the mass people's salaries! I feel really sorry for all the people around the world who have been suffering from Covid-19. It kills humans emotionally and economically.

[@lochdedy8674]

I sympathize with the people struggling to find a home in this documentary. I live in Silicon Valley and let me tell you it is just as bad here as it is in Germany and elsewhere when it comes to finding an affordable housing complex or a house due to rising costs and living in cities.

[@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740]

And Germany giving illegal migrants free housing and making mosques in place of churches and giving government benefits whereas their own population is homeless and poor, wow it's a big shame. It happens when you ignore national intrest over international fake image. Thank you liberls

[@rustymugg9658]

@@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740 The US is doing the same thing.

[@desteneva8887]

Dont get this wrong, this is not the same as in the USA, in the USA you have a real problem, what they showed here is soo exaggerated, Germany does not have a homelessness problem, believe me. Sometimes even DW docs are soo unrealistic and not even close to reality. The problem of the lady, I am sure is not she can't afford a place, is just very hard when you have pets and landlords dont want pets.

[@TeresaElainePhoenixArizona]

The Bay Area was UnAffordable for Many back in the 80's. 1+ People were Shacking Up in Rentals & those with Decent Credit + Jobs Purchased Homes to Share.

[@essieessie5399]

As a resident in Silicon Valley, the Homeless problem is not the same as the homeless in Germany/Europe. In the U.S. it should be relabeled as a "DRUG/Alcohol/mental health" problem, NOT homeless. There is so much help for the homeless here, yet they prefer their drug & alcohol addicted lifestyle. They want drugs, not work or even help and don't want to comply with simple rules. Free shelter, food, medical assistance, even needles are available to them. Sorry, but $$$ will not help these people. VERY FEW are truly hardworking homeless.

[@aiahzohar5636]

The man at the beginning said it well--that no one should have to experience that. That these people work their whole lives, paying taxes to support the system, but then can't afford a space to live... Should be a massive wakeup call for the rest of us.

[@devirama1]

Time for Revolution. Workers need to wake up and fight the corporate slavemasters who cause so much pain.

[@aiahzohar5636]

@@devirama1 Agreed.

[@unknownhuman5507]

@@devirama1 that sounds like a slogan for the bolshevik revolution but I understand your frustration. We need to stop paying taxes for a system that doesn't represent us, and use that extra money for us, not corrupt politicians. This is my last year paying taxes, I am going to live off grid and produce my own food and hopefully be self reliant. God bless you!!!

[@kamilpotato3764]

@@unknownhuman5507 Simply we should start taking over empty properties and land from speculative market.

[@kumarmanjeet6704]

Because of foreigners in Germany these people are suffering even they have a job... Shame on German government... Seems.. The good houses are given to asylum seekers.. It's so sad to 👀 this

[@pipfox7834]

@Kumar Manjeet you didn't watch the documentary did you? It clearly stated that over the past thirty years social housing stock (once very high) had been sold off until only a small percentage of homes were left. Just as the need for housing was increasing! Please don't bring race or ethnic issues into a discussion that has nothing to do with economics. Its just ignorant, my dear sir.

[@sillygoose4438]

@@pipfox7834 You're wrong. The homeowners were given money to house the migrants and pushed their own people out.

[@smishize]

DW does what the media should do, highlight difficult subjects that society needs to know.

[@arilebon]

I used to be an exchange student in Germany in the 90s. The homelessness problems were less (based on my personal observation - definitely not scientific). Same in the US, homelessness didn't appear to have the magnitude till >2005. Could it be changes in economic policies?

[@truthseeking6611]

Drug abuse.

[@J.DeGroot]

@@truthseeking6611 Drug abuse used to be the main cause for homelessness years ago but times have changed

[@marilenaganea6578]

Every country in which neo-liberalism got a foothold and governments allowed corporations to exploit the housing markets as "investments" and people as slaves homelessness exploded

[@JasRaymond1]

Inflation is a big part of it and wages have not kept up with it .Then you have drug abuse, corrupt governments and corporations. Globalization hasn't helped either but I think if anyone thing is more at fault than the others I'd have to say Greedy Humans .This homeless is just part of the problem look at how many people live in poverty in the USA 37.2 Million and here is something to think about under the Biden administration they are spending 60 million per week just to house Illegal immigrants while their own people are homeless, hungry and with out medical care .

[@japantarzan3551]

@@marilenaganea6578 Mortgage-Backed Securities

[@nstl440]

In the Netherlands we have homeless. But they do get a bank card with at least 600,- per month to spend. Then most of them hustle a bit for extra cash. At least they can eat and sometimes use the shelter.

[@budgieyy]

Tears for these people and pets.

[@altha-rf1et]

Glad that I got a paid for home,, Like my grandmother use to say "You need to count your blessings there are other people who are not as blessed"

[@WizardOfCheese]

Get some of those pods built (the ones they have in Japan), its minimal but that's better than nothing.

[@dadikkedude]

Get those social housing built at a price that represents the income of the population. Problem solved, no one has to be homeless in the first place. Japan is privileged in it's housing surplus keeping prices affordable, no such case almost anywhere in Europe. You have the drug addicts, mental health issues living on the street a shame in and of itself. But there's a whole invisible group of homeless people, working, having families, no mental health issues and no drug addiction just unable to afford life. It's a ticking time bomb until those people will get onto drugs and develop mental health issues. I'm working at the Regenbooggroep in Amsterdam and did my thesis on this subject. I feel it's a shame we like to look at homeless people through this lense and think we as a society can do these people justice by giving them boxes to sleep in. Especially because the problem is created by political dissicions on the housing market and the 2008 financial crisis. Homelessness is not a character trait. They are like you and me.

[@barbaraseymour3437]

@MR .TEA. Have you seen the streets of Los Angeles? And other places on the US? Horrible.

[@deokspatch8458]

I am not going to eat bugs I am not going to live in a pod

[@klytouch7515]

It reflects the unfair distribution of capitalism economic prosperity.. hmmm.. anywhere you go the same problem exists.. It is unfair that my beloved capitalism world economy and financial system operates under jurisdiction of sovereign nations elites few.. Hmmm we must demolish sovereignty of nations jurisdiction and patriotism flags of the world and creating a one world government for a fairer capitalism economy wealth distribution network for all mankind.. because capitalism economic model never did have a true name under jurisdiction of nations states of the world.

[@skyler40roxy32]

Boxes work No

[@RajSingh-xn8qd]

This seems to be a Western problem. I use to volunteer for an old age group, and spoke to so many old people who were just abandoned by their children and lived lonely lives in their later years. Their only respite was coming to this old age social group. On the other hand, in India, we feel a duty to look after our parents in their old age, because they brought us up. We don't forget about them or put them up in old age homes. There are some things the West truly lacks civilization in.

[@aiahzohar5636]

Loved reading what you wrote @Raj Singh.

[@nunya2954]

If people are so important to the Indian people, then why do you that are educated, continue to allow a CASTE system? Another thing, why do you all still consider the birth of BOYS more important that GIRLS? And WHY do you all beat and kill your women and girls? For all your growth as a Country you are still back azzwards.

[@YA-qj8fx]

It's not always a matter of children abandoning their parents. I'm 57 and would like a good relationship with my mom, but she is just so damn mean. Sometimes you give up trying.

[@barbaraseymour3437]

The US is even worse. Cf California, New York, Portland (Oregon), etc. It’s dreadful in rich countries.

[@afr8940]

thanks to globalization, developed countries are becoming "developing" and vice versa.. soon the whole world will be mediocre.

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

As a dog parent, my heart goes out to those especially devoted to their furry family members. What happened to all the American military quarters turned over to the German government?

[@williamwilson6499]

They were turned into apartments/housing for Germans…duh

[@GordanaStetin]

I was homeless so many times, I don't feel ashamed to talk about it. In every country homelesness is new normal, this is only crazy. Whole world should rise and arrest governments in every country.

[@empok2104]

Spot on.

[@r.pres.4121]

We need to also go after and arrest all the real estate developers and speculators and outlaw their location-location-location business practices.

[@empok2104]

@@r.pres.4121 That's not in the government or elites interest, which is why a revolution is needed.

[@GordanaStetin]

@@r.pres.4121 , I would say "we must" go after everyone who is corrupt and who commited crime. What citizens need is citizens governments, citizens laws, citizens police. Children are without future if we fail them, their lives and future are more important from ours.

[@foamyzvideos2617]

The problem is..people are divided a desensetised..we must stand together.

[@grayj7441]

People deserve better.

[@johnohara197]

This documentary is so sad ! However, I have to ask how did the German Government find social homes for over 1 million immigrants, that they let into their Country , but they cannot find homes for their German citizens ? Don't these native born German people deserve help also ? Thank you

[@CaroleanneWright]

same here in the UK. The illegal immigrants are better off than most pensioners that were born here and paid taxes their whole lives. Makes me sick x

[@johnohara197]

@@CaroleanneWright It's shocking , you hit the nail on the head though ! Thank you

[@maryrenaud6732]

This is very true in USA, we have homeless veterans, elderly on social security, and even many families with children. The democrats give free health care, medical, and somehow subsidize housing for non citizens whether legal or not. This has led to the America first movement and the ascendency of Trump. We all know he was elected in an overwhelming victory in 2020 and will absolutely crush Biden in 2024. Now we have empty high rises in all major cities. Why not convert these into decent affordable apartments for CITIZENS!!! Trump is a real estate guy too…I am sure he can figure this out.

[@ginakelley749]

I remember, I used to live there and thought it an injustice !

[@chipnormandy4537]

Same here in the USA.

[@michaelpatton2712]

So etwas hätte ich niemals als möglich gedacht! Während meiner Zeit als Ausländer und Einwohner in Soest, Nordrhein-Westfalen zwischen 1975 und 1984 habe ich damals niemals Obdachlose in Deutschland gesehen! Was ist eigentlich inzwschen dort passiert, daß so etwas in meinem ehemaligen Heimatland so etwas Derbes dort passiert? Wie ist das alles ūberhaupt möglich geworden! Hier in den Vereinigten Staten von Amerika ist so etwas leider nicht einmal shockierend, aber damals als ich in Deutschland lebte, war das ūberhaupt nicht so gewöhnlich, wie es jetzt geworden ist!

[@BisayainHolland]

Homeless is everywhere , companies profit everything , living nowadays is like walking in a rope .

[@namelesscontent4371]

Amazing work DW! Well done.

[@denisruskin348]

It’s sad how the state won’t do anything for these German people. Meanwhile I visit the country every year and know how much some immigrants get. I’m not against helping other people but first you have to help your own. Plain and simple.

[@nobordersnowelfare7285]

I'm against populationgrowth. it's the last thing we need!

[@KBTadieh]

@@nobordersnowelfare7285 you know, the irony about this is that the jobs that most of the immigrants work to keep the economy moving, you WON'T do it. You won't pick up the dirty jobs they're working. You can send allllllllllllll immigrants away and homeless will still be an issue because it's systematic. Your businesses exported their jobs to cheaper places, be angry at that and stop diverting to immigrants

[@stacycarlton2056]

@@KBTadieh that’s false actleast here in America most ppl want those jobs regardless of there immigration status it’s just that companies prefer to hire and underpay illegals instead of paying the legal amount for a resident of the country

[@Tombombadillo999]

@@KBTadieh thats the narrative they push so ppl dont ask questions.. living and working in a northern eu country, having also changed allot of low paying jobs thats so not true.. majority of colleagues i had when dishwashing/cleaning stations/moving companies were made of 80% locals.. actually in sweden majority of immigrants (statistically) live on money from the government (that of course has many reasons and implications, not trying to be racists) .. the only jobs where i see plenty of foreigners is uber drivers and food delivery companies..

[@gardencity3558]

@@KBTadieh The "hardworking immigrant" is often a myth. Some work some don't. Some are good some are not. For sure bringing 420,000 a year to Canada is feeding inflation especially in housing though.

[@deanbrandt2748]

I am from Germany and I left in 2002 and been living in London England ever since. Housing is very bad here. I had no idea. I am disappointed to see Germany is heading the same way. Very sad.

[@richardmossy5540]

Well stop worrying about the issues in the USA and stop always posting about, 'Americans this & that' and lets start focusing on European issues. I'm from Germany and my brother is homeless in Stuttgart and he's addicted to opiates. We have problems all across Europe and Europeans are too busy obsessing about the USA. As we focus on the USA, our leaders sneak policies that we are unaware of.

[@purpleldv966]

This problem is created by "big money", investment funds and rich people that buy up residential properties as an investment... And since everybody is doing the same, an expectation that "property values", in fact only prices, have to go up regardless, is created! Unfortunately this undermines the very purpose of those objects, of them being lived in by people! Money makes investors blind to the human part of life!

[@jasminejones9937]

Exactly 👍 very well said

[@robertkautma2398]

Exactly. Also as apartments are too expensive to buy, people rent them in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg etc. Which are bought by property companies to rent for increased price. But government forced these big firms that own hundreds of flats to sell some of them, at least I know that about Berlin. "Free market" isn't the best solution when supply is low and managed by few greedy businesses.

[@novass7493]

Yes they pay cash then turn around and sell for more then it becomes harder for a first time buyer, thank the greedy rich!

[@cornishhh]

Money printing devalues the value of the currency so real assets increase in value. Low interest rates push investors into these real assets.

[@JAY1892]

I realise this may be a controversial view point….. I’m a firm believer in helping your own first, then helping those that wish to come and live in your country. It makes no sense to me they we help immigrants (many of whom are illegal), yet see so many of our citizens homeless. Seeing the elderly homeless is particularly saddening.

[@marcinm2871]

where's her family ? my Pops has 3 houses of his kids he could live in.

[@bob2000by]

I fully agree

[@evalon9129]

@@marcinm2871 Maybe she is childless 🤷‍♀️

[@JimBob1937]

A lot of immigrants are running from imminent danger and death. I've been poor and homeless as a child (parent addicted to drugs)... now, and even then, I'd argue to help those individuals than people like me. Homelessness isn't ideal, but it's a luxury compared to the firsthand stories I've heard from immigrants. This is where the 'our country first' mentality falls apart in my opinion.

[@JAY1892]

@@JimBob1937 It’s refreshing to receive a reasonable and well thought reply on KZbin and for that I thank you. I still stand firm on my original stance yet do understand your POV. If I were to get into the intricacies of why I think the way I do, we’d be debating for days. I hope all is good for you now brother.

[@p5rsona]

we have more than enough resources to provide decent lodging to everyone, this shouldnt be an issue.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Totally agree

[@jerrymyers7178]

Factor in greed and now it's an issue. Thats what it all boils down to.

[@laurensa.1803]

Capitalism is the issue. Vote left I would suggest...

[@jerrymyers7178]

@@laurensa.1803 Capitalism = Greed.

[@commoq3764]

@@jerrymyers7178 I swear you Americans always find a way to bring in politics and argue about it, despite Republic or Democratic both of your governments are wacky. Your country is going to the ground right now and your basically all screwed, too bad because soon enough America will cause all of us to be screwed as well.

[@katsaras1]

Salaries that are insultingly low along with the prices of housing that cost 4-5 times more that what they should is the source of the problem. Everything is so expensive right now that it will be a stugle just to buy food in a few years if the prices continue to go up as they do right now.

[@mohi1732]

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[@MooMoo-ug5bp]

Hong Kong has been dealing with the public housing shortages for 2 decades. After 2008, things were getting worse. Lesser young people can afford to live alone, or to save up to buy a flat as the waiting time will be more than 10 years. On the other hand, dreaming up to purchase their own flat, is impossible, even for high paid professional, leaving the poor youngster have dim future to live with their spouse, or get married. Now, the solution given by the giant cooperations are providing buyers with super tiny flats, - 200 sq feet. Still, they will cost 2-3 millons. Do the people deserve a decent, better life? You can expect them to work diligently for their entire life to pay for the mortgage, provided they are guaranteed to be employed for a lifetime and no any medical issues with themselves and family members. How cruel the situation is!!!