Unfortunately, the urban poor are forced to live (and remain) in slums, squatter settlements or on the pavements in order to survive. However, evictions of slums and pavements result in the urban poor being pushed to the margins of the city, where their needs and stark income/health disparities are rendered largely invisible. Measures taken and way forwardThe urban poor require a multi-layered, responsive actions. Keeping these in mind, Sajida has operationalized a wide range of activities to assist the urban poor during this pandemic. Going forward, Sajida will continue, sustain and evolve its interventions to respond to the needs of the urban poor.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 12, 2020 20:37 UTC