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Autonomous Dignity Initiative

Ongoing Support — Respecting autonomy, providing dignity

Some people choose homelessness as a lifestyle. Not because they're broken. Not because they've failed. Because it's their autonomous choice. They don't need rescue. They need dignity in the life they've chosen.

The Problem We're Solving

Society often assumes all homeless individuals want to be "saved." But some have consciously chosen this path. Their choice is dismissed as mental illness or failure. Available products aren't designed for their lifestyle. They face judgment rather than practical support.

The Principle

Autonomy isn't only for those who choose conventionally. If someone has capacity and chooses differently, dignity still applies.

Our Approach: Dignity Artefacts

Working with Roberto, a product developer, we're creating "Dignity Artefacts" — disposable everyday objects designed specifically for utility, safety, and dignity. Not charity handouts. Practical tools for a chosen lifestyle.

What Makes a Dignity Artefact?

  • Designed with input from people who actually live this way
  • Practical utility — solves real daily problems
  • Disposable but dignified — not cheap-looking charity items
  • Safety-focused — addresses real risks of street life

Our Distribution Strategy

We don't ask people to come to us. We go where they already feel safe.

Partnership: 24-Hour Community Spaces

In Hong Kong, certain 24-hour establishments have become de facto community spaces for those without permanent shelter — places where dignity-seekers already feel welcome, where staff know regulars by name, where no one asks questions.

We're exploring partnerships with these spaces to become distribution points for Dignity Artefacts. The trust is already built. The relationships already exist. We simply add practical support to an ecosystem that's already working.

Why this works:

  • No new relationships to build — trust already established
  • Staff can identify who might benefit
  • Non-judgmental handoff — just another part of the space
  • Feedback loop — we learn what's actually needed

Current Status

We're in early development with Roberto on the first line of Dignity Artefacts. Simultaneously, we're building relationships with potential distribution partners.

If you work with homeless communities, manage a 24-hour establishment, or have product design expertise, we'd love to connect.

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