COMHOM contributes to European policy discussions on data-driven approaches to combat homelessness

In June 2026, the COMHOM project contributed to two important European policy discussions on homelessness, presenting its progress and early lessons to policymakers, researchers and experts working to strengthen evidence-based approaches across Europe. Through its participation in the European Platform on Combating Homelessness (EPOCH) and the Indicators Sub-group (ISG) of the Social Protection Committee, the […]

Strengthening collaboration and preparing for implementation: COMHOM Consortium Meeting in Helsinki 

The COMHOM Consortium gathered in Helsinki, Finland, from 3 to 5 June 2026 for a three-day meeting focused on advancing collaboration with sub-grantees and preparing for the next phase of project implementation. Hosted by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, the meeting brought together Consortium partners and representatives from the COMHOM sub-grantees to share progress, exchange knowledge, and […]

COMHOM completes its Problem Space Report: 143 voices shaping the future of homelessness monitoring across Europe 

The COMHOM project has reached an important milestone with the completion and publication of its Problem Space Report, concluding the first major phase of its three-year European research initiative. The report is the outcome of a year-long co-definition process – conducted throughout 2025 across five EU countries – that brought together 143 participants including social workers, service managers, policymakers, researchers, and people with […]

Building capacity for change: the COMHOM Capacity Building & Mentoring programme takes shape across Europe  

Between January and June 2026, the COMHOM project is delivering a structured Capacity Building and Mentoring (CB&M) Programme designed to support a Europe-wide shift in how homelessness services collect, use, and act on data. Bringing together 20+ sub-grantees organisations from across the continent, the programme equips frontline providers, networks, and municipalities with the knowledge and tools needed to harness digital transformation in the […]

Advancing COMHOM together: Consortium meeting and Capacity Building in Athens 

The COMHOM Consortium gathered in Athens from 2 to 4 December 2025 for a three-day meeting that marked a key milestone in the project’s implementation. Representatives from all partner organisations were present, creating a highly collaborative environment to assess progress, align strategic priorities, and strengthen the foundations for the next phase of work.  The meeting […]

Exploring the Problem Space: Insights from the COMHOM Living Labs 

Picture of an LL session held at Metropolia University in Finland.

Between May and July 2025, the COMHOM project advanced the first phase of its Living Lab (LL) activities, a process designed to improve digital and policy responses to homelessness across Europe through co-creation and real-world testing. This phase focused on developing a shared, stakeholder-informed definition of the homelessness problem in five European Union countries: Finland, […]

Strong response to COMHOM subgranting call as first phase concludes

The COMHOM consortium is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the first phase of its sub-granting call, which officially closed on 15 July 2025. The call invited homelessness service providers across Europe to apply for funding and support to promote digital and cultural transformation in their services.