Stefan Gogov, 47, started selling Serbian street paper Liceulice four years ago when he returned to his mother’s native country, Serbia, after growing up in France. He enjoys keeping busy and appreciates that his life is no longer monotonous.

Meet Liceulice vendor Stefan Gogov

“You will meet a lady who sells The Big Issue. At first, you will think this is a stupid idea, standing out there trying to sell the magazine. But you give it a go, and to tell you the truth, it will end up being the best decision you will make.”


Meet Ruth, The Big Issue Australia vendor in Adelaide

Nikkie Smith stands outside of the Church of Epiphany, where 

’s offices are located. Photo by Gabriel Zakaib

After waiting three years for a housing voucher, Street Sense vendor Nikkie Smith had a vision for her apartment — namely, that it had a light color palette and was a place to call her own.


“I’m coming back for them”: Street Sense vendor on securing housing

Hans Baars is 65 and has been homeless for almost a year. Today, he is a “homeless street newspaper vendor with a passion,” travelling around various weekly markets. Always with him are his belongings in a bicycle trailer – and a whole lot of optimism.


Draussenseiter vendor Hans Baars: “I have to think positively, even though the world isn’t positive at all”

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