Following the success of CNA’s ‘Homeless in Singapore’ series, our team reflects on what it was like tracking the turbulent lives of those facing housing insecurity - in a nation with one of the highest home ownership rates worldwide.

Producers Peh Yuxin and Dynn Othman talk how they found their profiles and what surprising lessons they learnt, including how some profiles ingeniously ‘hacked’ their way through homelessness. They also respond to netizens’ comments and provide updates on the profiles.

00:00 Who surprised us as a homeless person?
00:53 Why ‘Homeless in Singapore?
01:42 How did we find the profiles?
03:45 Are we putting rough sleepers at risk?
04:21 When emotions run high during filming
06:06 Addressing assumptions about the profiles
07:19 Unsung heroes of the series
08:22 Update on Susana’s family, Mdm Yeo and Mr Tok
08:52 Update on Hamad
09:53 Update on Roselan
11:34 Organisations to volunteer with

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‘Homeless in Singapore’ Series

Part 1: How We Became Homeless In Singapore
   • How We Became Homeless In Singapore |...  

Part 2: Surviving Singapore's Homeless Shelters
   • Surviving Singapore's Homeless Shelte...  

Part 3: How Can I Get Out Of Homelessness?
   • How Can I Get Out Of Homelessness? | ...  

Bonus Content:
I Shared My Home With A Stranger For 1.5 Years | Housing the Homeless
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Can We Help The Homeless By Getting Singaporeans To Open Their Homes?
   • Can We Help The Homeless By Getting S...  

==== About the show: Singapore boasts one of the world’s highest rates of homeownership, thanks to a much-lauded public housing programme. So, why do some people still end up homeless? ========

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