What it's like to be a working homeless person in Germany | DW Documentary

Summary by Krater

This video reports on homeless individuals in Berlin who have jobs, focusing on Attila and Denny, two unhoused men who work as gardeners and in soup kitchens while trying to secure permanent housing.

From the video

Answers: How do homeless people with jobs live in Berlin?

• Homelessness in Berlin
• Working homeless people
• Affordable housing shortage
• Homeless shelters and support
• Job stability and homelessness

What it concludes

• Living on the streets while having a job is physically and mentally exhausting, requiring constant movement and limiting rest.
• Finding affordable apartments in big cities like Berlin is extremely difficult for low-wage earners.
• Psychological health and the absence of addiction are major factors in whether an unhoused person can successfully get off the streets.
• Support organizations like the Berlin City Mission provide essential temporary housing, clothing, and shelter services for people in need.