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Swiss and homeless

A study by the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Northwest Switzerland shines a light on homelessness in Switzerland. Despite a social welfare net, there are still people dropping out of the system. On a stroll around Bern’s public parks, Roger, who’s been homeless for 22 years, tells his story.

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