05/01/2026
This week, a delegation of 30 leaders from 🇨🇦 and the 🇺🇸 gathered in 🇮🇪 Ireland and Northern Ireland for an immersive, hands-on study tour focused on innovative, real-world approaches to preventing and ending hashtag . The group brings together leaders from the youth sector, philanthropic, and research communities.
Co-led by A Way Home & The Homeless Hub in partnership with , Focus Ireland, and Simon Community Northern Ireland, the group is explored the ins and outs of national strategies across jurisdictions to understand what is working and where gaps still need to be addressed.
Day 1 took us to Dublin and focused on learning directly from young people about what meaningful change should look like, exploring policy in practice, and beginning to identify how effective approaches can be scaled to prevent and end youth homelessness.
On day 2, we explored how long-standing reliance on shelters continues to shape responses to homelessness, and examined the need to shift toward housing-first approaches, wraparound supports, and long-term solutions.
On day 3, we heard from care leavers and leaders about the difference between tokenistic engagement and meaningful involvement, and the need for young people to help shape the policies that impact their lives.
Stay tuned — we'll be sharing more of our learnings!
