A Look Into Finland’s Housing First Initiative

Finland’s Housing First initiative is rewriting lives, with nearly 80% of participants finding stability and overcoming homelessness. A powerful example of how providing a home first can change everything.

The Housing First model is based on the belief that decent, safe housing is a basic human right, experts said. Its theory is founded on the view that if a person does not have a stable home, it is almost impossible to make substantial improvements in other areas of life. This approach sets Housing First apart from the “treatment first” models, which have not been able to sufficiently impact long-term homelessness in many areas.