#roofless movement

BRAZIL, 2002. Christiane, a child of the "roofless" movement in Salvador, Brazil. A beautiful spirit living a life not hers by choice, but she brings love and light to all around her. - photo by Geralyn Shukwit

The “roofless” movement in Brazil are homeless (sem teto) or other poor people without a stable roof over their heads who take over disused buildings to make homes for themselves. There are thought to be several million people in Brazil without a stable roof (sem moradias), and the number is rising.