shack dwellers

Shack dwellers are people who live in informal, often makeshift homes called shacks, usually constructed from basic materials like scrap metal, wood, or plastic. These dwellings are typically found in low-income areas or informal settlements where residents lack formal property rights, access to reliable utilities, or proper infrastructure. Many shack dwellers face challenges such as poverty, insecurity of tenure, and limited access to services like sanitation and clean water. Despite these hardships, communities of shack dwellers often organize collectively to advocate for improvements and recognize their right to dwell in safe, stable environments.