Tag Archives: slums

The Favela of Rio

Posted on August 18, 2016 by annetbell

fa·ve·la fəˈvelə/ noun a Brazilian shack or shanty town; a slum. Meet Rosemary and see her life in Favela!

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Children of God #3

Posted on May 14, 2015 by annetbell

https://youtu.be/M29-20Rj3OM Before we went to walk through  this slum just down and across Ashram Road from Gandhi Ashram, I bought a huge plastic jar of individually wrapped chocolates.  I divided it into plastic bags and the students who wanted to … Continue reading →

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Children of God #2

Posted on April 30, 2015 by annetbell

https://youtu.be/1k7ypBocrKQ The cheapest and most expedient way  for society to eradicate the slums  is by leveling them after moving the people out and clearing the property.  Next of course, new high rise apartment will be built. This is solving the problem and helping … Continue reading →

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The Travelers Have Returned. . . . Home To Amdavad

Posted on April 14, 2015 by annetbell

  Solar powered plane lands at Amdavad Airport   After seven amazing places in fourteen days, we arrived safely back at the hostel about 12:30 this morning.  Our good friend, Salim with his fleet of 6 rickshaws met us at … Continue reading →

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