FEANTSA is a European network uniting over 130 organizations to combat homelessness through policy influence, research, information exchange, and public awareness initiatives.
**FEANTSA (European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless)** is a prominent European network dedicated exclusively to combating homelessness. Established in 1989, FEANTSA brings together over 130 non-profit member organisations from 29 countries, including 22 EU Member States. The network's primary goal is to end homelessness in Europe through several key strategies: - **Policy Influence**: FEANTSA engages in dialogue with European institutions, national, and regional governments to promote effective measures against homelessness. - **Research and Data**: The organisation conducts and disseminates research to better understand homelessness and its solutions. - **Information Exchange**: FEANTSA facilitates the exchange of information and best practices among its members and stakeholders to improve policies and practices. - **Public Awareness**: It raises awareness about the complexities of homelessness and the multidimensional problems faced by homeless individuals. FEANTSA's decision-making bodies include the General Assembly, Administrative Council, and Executive Committee. The network also produces various tools, reports, and policy statements to support its mission, and it has consultative status at the Council of Europe and the United Nations.