squatter camps

Squatter camps are informal settlements where people build makeshift homes on land they do not officially own or have legal permission to occupy. These camps often emerge due to urban migration, poverty, or lack of affordable housing, resulting in densely populated areas with basic shelter and limited services like clean water, sanitation, and electricity. While they provide a refuge for those unable to access formal housing, conditions can be challenging, with residents facing health, safety, and legal issues. Squatter camps highlight housing inequalities and the need for sustainable urban planning and social support systems.