Favela (Portuguese: [faˈvɛlɐ]) is an umbrella name for several types of impoverished neighborhoods in Brazil. The term, which means slum or ghetto, was first used in the Slum of …

Dec 14, 2025 · Favela, in Brazil, a slum or shantytown located within or on the outskirts of the country’s large cities, especially Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. A favela typically comes into …

Although the 1950s through the ’70s was a time of great strife for favela residents, several pivotal developments took place that contributed positively to their struggle to obtain decent housing.

Mar 10, 2025 · Widespread poverty, in particular, has grown to be favela residents’ largest struggle, with economic hardship producing limits on food, healthcare and education. The …

Jan 3, 2025 · Living in a favela presents unique challenges and opportunities. Despite hardships, these communities are known for their strong social bonds and vibrant cultures.

Rio’s oldest favela, Providência, was founded in 1897 within a decade of the abolition of slavery, in the Port area that received two million enslaved Africans (four times the number taken to the …

Favela, an urban shantytown in Brazil, often either perched precariously on a steep hillside or occupying low-lying, humid river lands, vulnerable to heavy rains and flooding.

Favelas are informal settlements or slums in Brazil, often characterized by substandard housing and a lack of basic services such as sanitation, water, and electricity. They are usually located …

1 day ago · A study reveals the interests, habits and dreams of 4,000 delinquents in Brazil’s favelas Personal interviews indicate that two-thirds would leave the drug trade if they had a …

Dec 7, 2015 · Over the years, new generations began to reclaim the old name, favela, as a way to underscore their origin, identity, and cultural, religious, and artistic values.