Homeless Nation

HomelessNation.org is a not-for profit organization based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. In order to bridge the digital divide, documentary filmmaker Daniel Cross created www.HomelessNation.org in 2003. A website by and for the homeless, www.homelessnation.org gives people on the street the opportunity to control their own voice and engage the public in a safe and supportive forum. HomelessNation.org outreach workers teach computer and media skills to facilitate self-expression and community involvement. Improved knowledge and self-esteem help individuals make healthier life choices and transition off the street. The project has directly impacted thousands of individuals across Canada and is now gaining ground internationally. The project has won 4 major ICT awards, including a prestigious World Summit Award.

HomelessNation.org is a non-profit internet endeavor that started in 2006. It is a Canadian national collective voice by and for Canada's homeless population. It was founded by a documentary film director Daniel Cross (executive producer), alongside his film company partner Mila Aung-Thwin (producer), Brett Gaylor (filmmaker and web architect) and Anuj Khosla (administrator). It has a number of locations in Canada including Montreal (Quebec), St. John's, (Newfoundland), Victoria and Vancouver, (British Columbia).

Homeless Nation's outreach workers across Canada work in a variety of ways in collaboration with the homeless community in shelters, day-centres, squats, at protests, community events, on the street and online. It is also dedicated in ensuring that digital tools for media, learning and communication are made available for homeless Canadians by placing donated computers into shelters and drop-in centres, thus providing opportunities to create audio, visual or written testimonials.

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