A Phone Scan Now Helps Homeless Residents in Lille

A groundbreaking project in Lille, France, is reshaping how residents support people living on the streets as cash becomes less common.

Created by a 22-year-old local, the Solly initiative provides homeless residents with rechargeable payment cards that allow passersby to donate digitally through a quick phone scan.

The system ensures fast, secure, and direct contributions that help recipients purchase essential items with dignity.

As the program expands across the city, it highlights how accessible tech solutions can offer meaningful support and inspire similar efforts across Europe.