Housing

• What percentage of the population lives in favelas?

  Over 20%
• Why is poor quality housing in favelas a concern?

  It is not adapted to the environment, leading to risks of flooding
• What basic services are often lacking in favelas?

  Electricity, light, gas, water, and sewage
• What health problems arise from high housing density in favelas?

  Health problems due to overcrowding
• What is the condition of access to health services in many favelas?

  Access to health services is limited
• On what type of land are most favelas built?

  Unstable slopes
• What has happened to the number of residents in favelas in recent years?

  The number of residents has increased significantly
• What is a common issue with housing in favelas?

  Houses are often overcrowded
• What improvements are needed in favelas?

  Improvements to housing and sanitation
• What sanitation issues do many houses in favelas face?

  Many houses lack proper sanitation
• What is a common issue with the construction of new houses in favelas?

  Construction is often carried out without building permits
• What safety measures are often lacking in houses in favelas?

  Adequate fire safety measures
• Is access to education guaranteed for children living in favelas?

  No, access to education is not guaranteed
• What is the population percentage living in favelas again?

  Over 20%
• How were the favelas built over time?

  They were built progressively and gradually over many years
• What characterizes the newer favelas compared to older ones?

  Newer favelas are well-planned and developed
• What is a common issue with water supply in favelas?

  Very few houses have water pipes directly to their houses
• How can improvements to water services affect living conditions?

  Improvements will enhance living conditions
• What is the goal of local government projects in favelas?

  To improve living conditions
• How is access to education being improved in favelas?

  Through the building of schools and community centres
• What is the purpose of community projects in favelas?

  To help young people get off the streets and reduce crime
• What initiatives are being developed for favelas?

  To create better living conditions for all inhabitants
• Favelas were found mainly on the edges of the city, on poor quality land that is not suitable for urban development 


  Families were taught to build stable foundations using strong materials
• People have no legal rights to the land they occupy 


  some residents were able to purchase the homes and were given legal rights to the land
• 95% of favela homes are built of solid materials, such as brick, with having 75% tiled floor 


  Solid, brick homes were built with power, running clean water and sanitation pipes, reducing the impact of water borne dieases such as cholera
• The Favela Bairro Project. began in 1994 ended in 2008


  The aim was to provide essential services to residents and to recognise them formally as neighbourhoods of the city