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Communication | Formidling

The Kialaaq Drop-in Centre in Qaqortoq was established as a significant municipal initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable adults, including the homeless. Despite initial enthusiasm and governmental financial backing, the centre has frequently been inaccessible due to repeated closures, staffing is… The Kialaaq Drop-in Centre in Qaqortoq was established as a significant municipal initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable adults, including the homeless. Despite initial enthusiasm and governmental financial backing, the centre has frequently been inaccessible due to repeated closures, staffing issues, and inadequate planning. Problems were compounded by improper recruitment practices, insufficient staff training, unclear user guidelines, and safety concerns. These organisational shortcomings highlight systemic management deficiencies within the municipality. The case underlines the necessity for comprehensive planning, clear operational strategies, and qualified personnel in social service delivery, emphasising that effective social work requires meticulous preparation and structured implementation. Læs mere

Communication | Formidling

Abstract The article "Homelessness in Qaqortoq: Grassroots Help Amidst Municipal Apathy" examines the pressing issue of homelessness in Qaqortoq, Southern Greenland. Drawing from ethnographic research, it highlights the systemic challenges faced by the Kujalleq Municipality, including limited resou… Abstract The article "Homelessness in Qaqortoq: Grassroots Help Amidst Municipal Apathy" examines the pressing issue of homelessness in Qaqortoq, Southern Greenland. Drawing from ethnographic research, it highlights the systemic challenges faced by the Kujalleq Municipality, including limited resources and insufficient housing, alongside the remarkable grassroots efforts of local citizens who fill the gaps in the welfare system. The chronicle sheds light on the broader context of homelessness in Greenland, comparing it to similar issues in remote regions like Nunavut, Canada. It emphasizes the need for sustainable, long-term solutions such as legal reforms, structured support systems, and affordable housing initiatives. The article also critiques the municipality’s limited capacity to address homelessness while acknowledging the recent promise of a day shelter in Qaqortoq as a small but important step forward. Resumé Artiklen "Hjemløshed i Qaqortoq: Hjælp fra Græsrødder midt i Kommunal Apati" undersøger den presserende problematik omkring hjemløshed i Qaqortoq i det sydlige Grønland. Baseret på etnografisk forskning fremhæves Kujalleq Kommunes systemiske udfordringer, herunder begrænsede ressourcer og manglende boliger, samtidig med de bemærkelsesværdige græsrodsindsatser fra lokale borgere, der udfylder hullerne i velfærdssystemet. Kronikken belyser den bredere kontekst for hjemløshed i Grønland og sammenligner med lignende problematikker i fjerntliggende regioner som Nunavut, Canada. Den understreger behovet for bæredygtige, langsigtede løsninger såsom lovgivningsreformer, strukturerede støttesystemer og billige boligløsninger. Artiklen kritiserer kommunens begrænsede kapacitet til at håndtere hjemløshed, men anerkender samtidig det nyligt annoncerede værested i Qaqortoq som et lille, men vigtigt skridt fremad. Læs mere