VOICED: Re-mapping the favelas

Raphael, a dedicated student from Dona Marta, is part of a group using GPS-equipped cellphones to map their shantytown. Their work is shared on Wiki Mapa, an online platform that allows users to add local information globally. The project aims to create a comprehensive map of Rio's shantytowns, with the most active participant winning a journalism scholarship. Despite three months of effort, many areas remain unmapped, highlighting the ongoing challenges and potential for future work.

What is the primary goal of Raphael and her group in cataloging the streets of Dona Marta?

• To create a tourist guide

• To compete with other neighborhoods

• To highlight the positive aspects of their community

• To sell maps to visitors

What tool do the students use to mark the locations of neighborhood landmarks?

• OpenStreetMap

• City Mapper

• Wiki Mapa

• Google Maps

What is the ultimate aim of using Wiki Mapa in Rio's shantytowns?

• To create individual maps for each shantytown

• To sell the maps to tourists

• To replace traditional maps

• To stitch together a comprehensive map of all shantytowns

What reward is offered to the wiki reporter who maps the most sites?

• A trip to another country

• A journalism scholarship

• A new smartphone

• A cash prize

How many slums are officially recorded in Rio?

• 1020

• 1500

• 500

• 750