Favelas

Question 1

Why have the Favelas grown?

Answer 1

-People are leaving their rural lives in hope of living a better one in the city

Question 2

What are the construction problems in Favelas

Answer 2

-Houses are poorly built as they are not government planned
-Many are built on steep hills with high risk of landslides
-Limited road access

Question 3

What are the construction problems in Favelas

Answer 3

-Houses are poorly built as they are not government planned
-Many are built on steep hills with high risk of landslides
-Limited road access

Question 4

What are some of the healthcare problems in Favelas

Answer 4

-Infant mortality is very high(50 every 1000)
-Waste cannot be disposed off and is dumped on streets increasing chance of disease
-Burning rubbish often sets fire to houses
-Open sewers are very unhygienic

Question 5

What are some of the problems with services in Favelas

Answer 5

-Around 12% homes without water
-Around 30% without electricity
-Around 50% without sewage connections
-Sewers are open
-No government services such as garbage truck to collect rubbish

Question 6

What are some of the problems with unemployment in Favelas

Answer 6

-About 20% are unemployed
-Average salary is £75

Question 7

What are some of the problems with crime in Favelas

Answer 7

-High crime and gang rate
-High murder rate(20 every 1000)
-Drug gangs dominate most favelas
-Many inhabitants distrust the police because of violence and corruption