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Homelessness In Hong Kong - Coggle Diagram
Homelessness In Hong Kong
Homeless living conditions
Extreme amounts of uncertainty as government regulations forces homeless individuals to constantly have to move around
Lack of storage
Small Living area
Unhygienic environment
Needs of Homeless Individuals
Safety and Security
Lockable storage to protect belongings
Sturdy shelter to protect them from the elements
Mobile homes as they need to move around due to government regulations
Food and Water as well as other basic human necessities
Job opportunities
Lack of Public Housing
5.8 year long waiting list for public housing (Hong Kong Government)
not nearly enough government buildings due to land regulations and geographical disadvantages in Hong Kong
Many people who reside in government apartments have stable income however homeless individuals have no income at all. This raises ethical concerns on whether or not individuals should be forced to leave their apartments to make space for homeless individuals.
Increasing number of Homeless individuals and Poverty
Hong Kong has one of the largest wealth gaps in the world
As of 2019, 45% of the population in Hong Kong lived in government apartments (Slotta)
"Hong Kong recorded a poor population of more than 1.4 million people and a poverty rate of 21.4% according to the pre-intervention poverty figures in 2019." (Hong Kong Government)