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Story time at Library gives homeless a chance to challenge stereotypes

Monday, May 29th, 2017

For two hours on a wintry Saturday afternoon, some of Wellington’s homeless came in from the cold to tell their stories to those who wanted to listen.

Te Ha Tangata – the Breath of the People, is a collaborative project by Kahungunu Whanau Services, Compassion Soup Kitchen, and Massey University, with funding and support from the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO.

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