In Brazil, slums are called favelas. Some are crime-ridden, while others are trying to become tourist destinations. The BBC’s Emma Joseph examines how governmental as well as non-governmental organizations are making a difference in Brazil’s favelas.
Cybele Arnaud
According to the United Nations, one billion people live in slums, and the figure is set to double by 2030. In these documentaries produced for the BBC World Service, the BBC’s Emma Joseph investigates the plight of slum dwellers in Asia and South America, and what can be done to help them.
There are an estimated two million people living in slums in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. We visit some of the residents of these slums, and learn what daily life means for them. We also talk with government representatives about how conditions can be improved there.
Cybele Arnaud