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Youth Homelessness: How to survive the streets when you are under 25
In this episode of Europe Talks Back host Juli Simond tells the story of Mohammed Bouzghaia, a resilient young man who has faced some of life's most formidable challenges head-on. Born and raised in Morocco, Mohammed chose to set sail for Spain, a trip riddled with adversity, with the hope of a brighter future. He found himself surviving alone on the streets of Barcelona where he faced language barriers and homelessness. His determination, coupled with his optimistic spirit, have allowed him to persevere. Mohammed’s life ordeal provides invaluable insights into the ongoing issue of youth homelessness in Europe.
00:05:38 - Mohammed's Journey and Challenges,
00:11:49 - Mohammed's Life on the Streets,
00:13:32 - Support from Futuro and Co,
00:17:47 - The Impact of Unhoused Life on Mohammed,
00:18:13 - Different Profiles of Unhoused Youth,
00:19:06 - Finding Beauty in Life,
00:19:47 - Addressing Youth Homelessness.
The second season of Europe Talks Back is produced in partnership with Sphera Network, the first network of independent media in Europe to reinvent the media space and paint a new picture of the continent through impactful, unbiased, raw and authentic stories.
The producer of Europe Talks Back is Maria Dios.
The host and narrator of Europe Talks Back is Juli Simond.
Sound editing and mixing is by Jeremy Bocquet.
Reporting for this story by Pablo Jiménez Arandia.
The executive producer of Europe Talks Back is Alexander Damiano Ricci.
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