This has led to the growth of shanty towns, which are called favelas in Brazil. Rocinha is the largest favela in Brazil. It is located in the southern zone of the city. It is built on a steep ...

It's as if the 13 million people who live in slums in Brazil don't exist. There's been no policy to look after the country's favelas ... bins - I never want my kids to go through that' - Izaury ...

The UN Information Centre in Rio de Janeiro engages with local audiences in Brazil. 13 Mayo 2020 Gizele Martins was born and raised in the Complexo da Maré, a group of 16 favelas (slums ...

An Australian man who went viral in Brazil for befriending gangsters ... “I want to raise some money for the kids of this favela, just to help out with their education. I raised $2000 but ...