Women’s Lives in Slums Urbanisation spells both hope and despair, with regard to gender, to the lower class, unskilled Indian woman. For many women, migration to the mega-cities seems like the best way to earn some more money to save. Also, to create a less busy life and to provide their families with a more… Read more »
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Upgrading Slums in the Philippines
Earlier in the year, we took part in a slum upgrade project in the Philippines (Quezon City, Greater Manila). Whilst in the area, we took the opportunity to chat with Jap Semana, who coordinates volunteering projects in the Philippines, about the work done in the country. It was also an opportunity to better understand how and why slums have… Read more »
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