urban poverty

In cities, it is piped water that is subsidised, which means that those who don’t have piped water – the poorest households – don’t benefit from the subsidy.

Traditionally philanthropists have been reluctant to invest in slums. What are the factors that have been holding them back, and why is it important to support efforts to tackle urban poverty?

India's goal to become slum-free requires us to turn slums into neighbourhoods.

A study on this underserved area gives us a comprehensive idea of what the low-income housing landscape looks like, and how it can improve.