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Research and Evidence

Knowledge that
moves practice.

YMCA Malta brings together research, lived realities and frontline learning to deepen understanding of homelessness, poverty, youth and social inclusion.

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Why research matters

Better understanding supports better responses.

Social realities are complex. Research helps challenge assumptions, identify barriers and connect policy with people’s actual experiences.

Our evidence library supports practitioners, students, policymakers, partners and communities seeking to understand homelessness and related forms of exclusion in Malta and beyond.

Inform practiceTranslate evidence and learning into more responsive services.
Strengthen advocacyGround public discussion in research and lived realities.
Support learningMake relevant work accessible to students, professionals and communities.
Areas of enquiry

Research across connected realities.

Homelessness and housingPathways, policy, service barriers and lived experience.
Poverty and exclusionInequality, quality of life, family hardship and social protection.
Youth and meaningful workParticipation, employment, education and future opportunity.
Community and inclusionDialogue, migration, gender, culture and belonging.
Research archive

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2024
My Voice to Europe: Conference PaperYMCA Malta, 2024Open PDF →
My Voice 2 Europe: PresentationYMCA Malta, 2024Open PDF →
Future Ready: Reimagining Meaningful Work for Young PeopleWorld YMCA, 2024Open PDF →
Crisis of Opportunity: Young People Navigating the New Work OrderWorld YMCA, 2024Open PDF →
2023
Platform Against Homelessness ReportYMCA Malta, 2023Open PDF →
Homeless Human Evolution: Retrospective ResearchYMCA Malta, 2023Open PDF →
A Sociological Perspective of Homelessness in MaltaJustin Attard, 2023Open PDF →
European Labour LawECE, 2023Open PDF →
Professionals’ Perspectives on the Livelihood of Children When Their Family Is Experiencing PovertyDenise Vella, 2023Open PDF →
Facilitated Intergroup Dialogue in Maltese CommunitiesMariosa Caruana, 2023Open PDF →
2022
Contemporary Homelessness in Malta: Quantitative ResearchYMCA Malta, 2022Open PDF →
The Culture of Youths in MaltaYMCA Malta, 2022Open PDF →
2021
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Quality of Life in MaltaCamilleri and contributors, 2021Open PDF →
Homeless Young People: A Lack of Adequate Policies and LegislationDorianne Caviedes Diaz, 2021Open PDF →
Proposals for the Wellbeing of Service Users Experiencing Homelessness and the Removal of Service BarriersYMCA Malta, 2021Open PDF →
2019
First Country Report: MaltaGREVIO, 2019Open PDF →
Homelessness and Adult Education in the UK and MaltaKelly Roberts, 2019Open PDF →
Contemporary Homelessness in MaltaYMCA Malta, 2019Open PDF →
Violence in the Lives of Homeless Women: Reference DocumentYMCA Malta, 2019Open PDF →
Violence in the Lives of Homeless WomenYMCA Malta, 2019Open PDF →
Exploring HomelessnessYMCA Malta, 2019Open PDF →
National Strategies to Fight Homelessness and Housing ExclusionESPN, Mario Vassallo, 2019Open PDF →
2018 to 2006
YMCA Valletta Manifesto 2018YMCA Malta, 2018Open PDF →
A Statistical Portrait of PovertyRose Marie Azzopardi, 2014Open PDF →
The Availability of Insurance for Poorer Members of SocietyLuke Baldacchino, 2013Open PDF →
The Unexplored Journey to HomelessnessMellissa Mifsud, 2009Open PDF →
Homelessness and Repercussions on YouthEdel Attard Trevisan, 2008Open PDF →
Poverty and Inequality in Maltese Society: Excluded Groups in Pursuit of Social JusticeEAPN Malta, 2008Open PDF →
Counting the Homeless in MaltaCyrus Vakili Zad, 2006Open PDF →
Organisation and Funding of Homeless ServicesArchive document, date not specifiedOpen PDF →

This library contains documents by different authors and organisations. Publication on this page does not mean every view or conclusion is authored or endorsed by YMCA Malta. Copyright and citation responsibilities remain with the relevant authors and publishers.

Research collaboration

Study with purpose.

YMCA Malta may consider research, student and institutional collaboration where the proposal is relevant, ethical, feasible and respectful of people using our services.

Evidence into action

Learn, question and contribute.

Use this archive to inform study, practice, policy discussion and a deeper understanding of homelessness and social exclusion.

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