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Dharavi is often described in contradictions: a slum and a factory, a hazard and a home. Nearly one million people live in ...

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The National Poverty Alleviation Acceleration Agency (BP Taskin) is advocating for green investments as a strategic measure ...

Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of senior citizens during the 2025 National ...

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BENGALURU: As monsoon clouds gather over Bengaluru, thousands of slum dwellers in the city live in fear of flooding. Many residents, especially those living in low-lying and flood-prone areas like ...

Millions of people in Lagos live in slums. Slums typically have poor housing infrastructure and sanitation, and limited access to education, health facilities and clean drinking water. These ...