How are conditions changing in the favelas?

Question

Hi, I can't seem to find much information on google about how the conditions are changing in the favelas. Can you please help me ^.^

Answer 1

You will find a discussion of the changes at this site:
http://lanic.utexas.edu/lance/courses/jacobi/las310/resources/favelas.html

In the late 1970s, favela residents backed by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and a progressive faction of the Catholic Church organized to protest urban injustices. The Brazilian state's increasing openness to citizens groups after the abertura (political opening) in 1979 sparked the emergence of these urban social movements, which became catalysts of physical changes in their streets and political changes in their cities.

And this one: http://www.iadb.org/exr/IDB/stories/1997/eng/xrio2e.htm

During the 1970s and 80s, life in the favelas improved with policy changes that provided more assurance that residents would not be forcibly removed. Many responded by replacing their colorful wooden shacks with sturdier brick or concrete structures.

Some of the pathways running through the favelas were paved with concrete and open sewers were partially covered. Many homes tapped into the municipal water system with thin plastic pipes. Most homes have electricity, legally or otherwise connected, and a few even have satellite dishes

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Answer 2

Millions of people have been forced to construct their own homes from scrap materials such as wood, corrugated iron and metals. These areas of temporary accommodation are known as favelas in Brazil.

The conditions associated with favelas are very poor. Often families have to share one tap, there is no sewerage provision, disease is common and many people are unemployed.

Favelas are located on the edge of most major Brazilian cities. They are located here for a number of reasons. Firstly, this is the only available land to build on within the city limits. Secondly, industry is located on the edge of the cities. Many people need jobs therefore they locate close to factories.

Some of these settlements may be 40 or 50 km from the city centre (on the edge of the city), along main roads and up very steep hillsides.

Answer 3

I just went to www.ask.com and typed in Favelas and came up with tons and tons of information..This site even talks about history and current situation..if you scroll down enough..Good Luck..You can try this site too: http://www.davidalton.com/brazilreport.html