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Urbanisation and Slums Blogs
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The Siem Reap Province in Cambodia has 12 districts comprising of approximately 190,106 families. This translates into about 946,656 people. 16% live in thatched houses which are either severely damaged and decaying, or made of scraps. The home is the centre of life and living in such conditions affects other basic survival needs. 47% don’t… Read more »
Read moreCOVID-19 Relief in Ethiopia
In the wake of coronavirus, governments are counting on self-isolation and social distancing to slow its spread. However in Ethiopia, this isn’t an option as almost 80% of urban residents live in highly congested slums, with 35% of them living in just a single room. Furthermore, under 10% of residents have access to sanitation facilities. In… Read more »
Read moreUpgrading Slums in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, is currently undergoing an escalation of urbanisation. This has created a city where people from very different socio-economic backgrounds live in close proximity. However, with 80% of the population still in slums, conflicts between groups have intensified. Due to a deep cultural history, many families refuse to move away from the… Read more »
Read moreFighting Evictions in Recife, Brazil
Habitat for Humanity has recently released a series of youtube videos, showcasing life in Recife, for people who are fighting evictions.
Read moreFighting Evictions in Recife, Brazil: Favelas, Bankruptcy & Luxury
Today when you arrive in Recife, what you can’t always see are the many forgotten communities and thousands of displaced families who have suffered to make those views so ‘spectacular’.
Read moreLearning From Urban Crises
This interactive documentary is the second in a series that we’ve created as part of our Cities For All campaign. Our aim was to create a series of short, animated explainer videos to make urban crises and disaster response simpler to understand. 70% of the worlds population live slums and are increasingly vulnerable to natural… Read more »
Read moreGender Discrimination: Women’s Rights & Lives in Slums
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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