Far from being an unnecessary extravagance, a mobile phone can help connect vulnerable people with vital support and combat social exclusion

If you ask someone what they think are the biggest challenges for homeless people, they might say finding a safe place to sleep or a meal to eat. Few would assume that charging a smartphone to check emails would be high on the list.

I can get her anything she needs now that I have her mobile number ... we’ll be able to get her off the street quicker

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