DHARAVI

DHARAVI AS A WHOLE

• Dharavi is India's largest slum centered in the heart of the city of Mumbia
• Here, over 1 million people live and prosper to the best of their ability, within what the space allows (1 sq. mile)
• Within this area, living conditions are hazardous.
• The sewage pipes are open, there is trash everywhere, and houses threaten to collapse at any minute
• Yet, they manage to earn a living, fend for their family, and prove to the world that they are worth something

THE PEOPLE

• The majority of residents here work unimaginable jobs to earn livings
• Some look though trash, searching for any recyclable materials that could be salvaged
• 80% of Mumbia's recycled materials are processed here
• While others work in textile factories, producing material for the rest of the city to use
• Even though they are barley making ends meet, they still strive to give their children a good education

THEIR HOUSES

• The people live in houses which are very broken down and unreliable
• They have an insufficient amount of water and unreliable electricity
• Their homes are infested with rats
• Their living space is very small and every individual has the share his area with several others

HOPE

• The people hope that one day, they'll get their big break
• Yet they pray that the city never does away with their slum
• Although their living conditions are impossible, they still consider Dharavi to be their home
• And no matter where their fate takes them, they will never forget the place that taught them so much