'We invite them here to learn basic skills and we have even paid for them to do courses at TPAF because that's what they said they wanted to do. But after that they just move back on the streets and amongst them are some who are renting out their houses.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People were given basic‑skill training and paid courses, but many return to street life, some even renting out houses.
- In plain terms
- Training alone hasn't stopped people from ending up on the streets.
- What can you take from it?
- Support must go beyond education to address underlying causes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What additional support could prevent return to streets?
- How can we track long‑term outcomes of training?
Another view
Without addressing housing and income stability, training may have limited impact.
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