The Greek Housing Network (Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Στέγασης) is an organisation active in or near Athens, Greece, focused on the issue of housing exclusion and homelessness. It is a coalition that connects multiple civil society organisations dedicated to defending fundamental rights to adequate housing and shelter. Its origins appear tied to the social and economic crisis of the last decade, which exposed acute gaps in Greece’s public and affordable housing systems.
The organisation became particularly visible during and after the economic crisis, when official state institutions for social housing, such as the Workers’ Housing Organisation (OEK), were abolished in 2012. Since then, public policy largely shifted to rent allowances, and grassroots as well as municipal-level initiatives gained importance to address the needs of vulnerable populations. The Greek Housing Network operates by bringing together NGOs and advocacy groups working on homelessness, the right to shelter, and poverty, offering a platform for collaboration and policy input.
Projects led or facilitated by the Network have typically been small-scale, often launched as responses to the acute housing needs observed during the crisis. Examples include partnerships aimed at providing emergency accommodation, coordinating efforts between NGOs, and supporting advocacy for affordable rental schemes and tenant rights. In recent years, the Network has explored pathways for resource mobilisation to upscale pilot interventions, working with both local municipalities and international actors. Its scope includes research, advocacy, and direct support, with an emphasis on coordination across the fragmented landscape of Greek civil society.