Essays about: "background of lack of shelter"

Found 2 essays containing the words background of lack of shelter.

1. 1. Mental ill health in adult refugees : A literature study

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

   Author : Ranju Purewal; [2018]
   Keywords : Mental health; refugees; experience; mental illness; mental disorder;

   Abstract : Background: Today, there are over 65 million refugees exist worldwide and arrival of the refugees has increased rapidly in Sweden as well. Refugees and asylum seekers may be more susceptible to mental disorders because of the traumatic events they encounter prior to immigration and adverse circumstances in the new country. READ MORE

3. 2. From Slum to Adequate Shelter - A Study on Housing Solutions for the Urban Poor in Manila, Philippines

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Högskoleingenjörsutbildning i byggteknik med arkitektur

   Author : Eva Mörnhed; Maria Gehander; [2008]
   Keywords : baseco; the philippines; manila; low-cost housing; urban poverty; slum; housing project; habitat for humanity; gawad kalinga.; Building construction; Byggnadsteknik; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This report is about the housing situation in Manila, capital of the Philippines. 25% of the inhabitants in this mega city live in informal settlements, often on places unsuitable for living. The target area of this paper is Baseco, a large slum area near the outlet of Pasig River and home to 47 000 people according to the 2002 census. READ MORE