one favela has an average income of $100 a month which is very low

There is a lack of sewers which allows diseases to spread at a higher rate

Infant mortality rates are 50% higher than other places

Drinking water is not accessible as they are sourced from the bottom of steep slopes and they require long journey just to get water

Only 50% of residents have access to public toilets

Sewers are open drains running at street level which can create a health hazard

There is a huge risk of mudslides

There is a lot of gang, violence and drug culture and there is no police control