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Many kids who live in Argentina´s slums see soccer (football) as their only hope to escape a life of poverty. This is the story of a team in a slum outside of Buenos Aires who play on empty stomaches, and what happens to the kids who don´t make it to the pro-league. Many kids who live in Argentina´s slums see soccer (football) as their only hope... more
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By next year, more than half the world's population will for the first time in history be living in cities. This milestone in human civilization is being driven mainly by the explosive growth of urban areas in the developing world. We are working on a series about the challenges brought by rapid urbanization and below are some ideas on how you can contribute.
If you or someone you know live in an area that is experiencing high rates of urbanization or if you live in a "Megacity," such as São Paulo, Mexico City or Jakarta, tell us about life there. Or maybe you just happen to be an urban planner and want to share your expertise. We're looking for contributions that range from narrow stories about housing, traffic, waste management, etc, to something broader like a tour of your growing city. Upload a webcam, post a comment or a link. Or, if you're really ambitious, shoot a pod! You can also email me directly at mariana@current.tv. Look forward to hearing from you. Thanks!By next year, more than half the world's population will for the first time in... more
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Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital known for its elegant boulevards and belle époque architecture, is struggling to stem the growth of its slums, known here as villas. One sprawling villa located on valuable land between the port and downtown has doubled from 9442 residents to an estimated 18000 in ten years.
Successive governments have promised to urbanize the slums, but they've all failed. Violence is causing problems, most of all for people living in villas run by narcotrafficers, beyond the control of police. The new city government is led by empresario Mauricio Macri, who owns the famous Boca Juniors soccer club - in fact, he helped make the club a successful business.
Citizens hope he can create the same turnaround in the villas, but meanwhile some residents are trying to make a buck before their neighborhood gets an overhaul. Competition for affordable homes is so stiff, some residents are selling their land - only problem is, theres no legal title on the villas homes.
Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital known for its elegant boulevards and belle... more
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Under pressure from Spain and the European Union, Morocco has begun a crackdown on the wave of sub-Saharan Africans trying to reach Europe. Mariana van Zeller visits with immigrant communities who are living in the shadows of Moroccan slums.Under pressure from Spain and the European Union, Morocco has begun a crackdown on the... more
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According to the UN, more than half the population of the globe lives on less than two US dollars a day.According to the UN, more than half the population of the globe lives on less than two... more
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Butte, Montana serves as a case study to illustrate the devastating effects of methamphetamine on communities throughout Montana.Butte, Montana serves as a case study to illustrate the devastating effects of... more
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Christof Putzel returns to Kenya five years after first meeting Mike, a homeless streetkid. Mike now runs his own orphanage for children who have lost their parents to AIDS.Christof Putzel returns to Kenya five years after first meeting Mike, a homeless... more
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Christof Putzel explores the Kibera Slums in Kenya, penetrating a code of silence in one of the world's hardest hit communities by the AIDS pandemic.Christof Putzel explores the Kibera Slums in Kenya, penetrating a code of silence in... more
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