Phase 2
The Human Cost of ID Exclusion
This phase focuses on the lived experiences of people excluded from identity systems in the UK and Ghana.
What this phase explores
This phase documents real human stories of exclusion, showing how lacking ID affects housing, jobs, healthcare, banking and dignity.
- Document real-life stories of people facing ID exclusion in the UK and Ghana.
- Explore how ID barriers restrict access to housing, jobs, finance and healthcare.
- Gather expert perspectives on how policy and design choices shape these experiences.
What we found
Lacking ID is never just a technical issue - it affects where people live, how they work, their financial stability and their sense of belonging.
Identity exclusion is shaped by disability, homelessness, age, immigration status, gender identity and ethnicity. These stories highlight the urgent need for more empathetic, inclusive ID systems.
Full Phase 2 report
Explore case studies from the UK and Ghana, and understand the emotional, financial and structural realities of living without ID.
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