Sheltersuit Blog

Marlon: Amsterdam is no longer my home

Written by Youp Meek | Nov 8, 2024 11:00:00 PM

Because of the Brexit, Marlon (56) came to Amsterdam a year ago from London, the city where he once found refuge. But after a life of more than 14 years in England and three years in Spain, he now feels lost here. A lack of care, bureaucratic barriers, and a city that feels less and less compassionate: Marlon's story is a plea for a different view of homelessness in the Netherlands.