From food insecurity to homelessness: students on the verge of poverty

Ariane, Alexis and Philomène are all student activists from Le Poing Levé, a leftist student union studying the well-being of university students across France and fighting for better conditions.

Their recent survey demonstrated horrifying results: thousands of young people across the country struggle with food insecurity, homelessness and having to juggle full-time studies with a side job.

‪@streetpress‬ is a Sphera Network member and this story is part of our “Education” series.

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