We may see a house as just that: a shelter and a space to call home. But what if that house is inadequate? If the house canāt be kept clean or it’s situated along a polluted, dusty road? What if itās not safe, and even when they close the door, its residents canāt relax? What Read more ā
Informal Settlements
After decades of decline, global hunger and malnutrition are increasing. While on average urban children tend to fare better than rural children, one in three stunted children lives in the city. While obesity ā the āother faceā of malnutrition – affects mostly adult urban residents, it also impacts urban children. The second Sustainable Development Goal Read more ā
We often look at whatās wrong in slums and informal settlements. Here, I draw attention instead to one of their assets: the common space outside peopleās homes. I explore its importance for childrenās play and development, while unpacking the fluidity and changing nature of these spaces. And as increasing competition for their use leaves less Read more ā
For millions of women and families living in poor urban areas, the lack of access to childcare services can be devastating. It can lead to lost incomes, higher caregiving burdens and psychological stress ā and it affects the quality of care that children receive. Here, Anupama Nallari outlines why affordable, quality and proximate childcare services Read more ā