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Orwell Prize: HMP Addiewell
Explore some of the stories submitted to the 2023 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. In this blog, we share two poems written by people in prison at HMP Addiewell.
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November 6, 2023
Orwell Prize: Learning from Jackson
This piece, piece, submitted for the 2023 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness, delves into the personal narratives of those experiencing homelessness. Through the lens of a city-center vicar, it explores the complexities of relationships, the challenges faced by the homeless community, and the transformative power of understanding and connection.
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November 2, 2023
Evidence-Powered Change: The story of the Centre
Our CEO, Lígia Teixeira, passionately shares her journey leading the Centre. From challenging assumptions and winning hearts with storytelling to fostering humility and focusing on comprehensive solutions, she unveils five guiding principles to bridge the gap between reliable evidence and impactful action in homelessness.
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October 31, 2023
Orwell Prize: I see you
'I see you', by Beth Abbott was submitted for the 2023 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. The author shares personal experiences of living in hostels, working as a support worker, witnessing the cyclical nature of homelessness. In this article, they call for a deeper understanding of the root causes of homelessness and urges compassion.
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October 25, 2023
Orwell Prize: Giving Your Words
Dive into the stories submitted earlier this year for the Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. In this blog, Robert Jones talks about the untold stories of homelessness and the power of lived experience in challenging misconceptions.
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October 23, 2023
Orwell Prize: Reflections on Homelessness
Explore some of the stories submitted to the 2023 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. In this blog, the author, who wishes to remain anonymous, shares their reflections on homelessness and how their personal experience of homelessness affects how they view people going through similar experiences.
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October 20, 2023
Orwell Prize: My journey into homelessness
Explore some of the stories submitted to the 2023 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. In this story, Barbara shares her journey into homelessness with her family.
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October 18, 2023
Orwell Prize: Championing accurate reporting on homelessness
Explore how the Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness helps to challenge stereotypes and promote accurate reporting on the topic of homelessness in this blog by Greg Hurst, Head of Communications and Public affairs at CHI and Alice Adonis, Office Administrator at The Orwell Foundation.
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