VOICED : Rent hikes push Myanmar's poor into homel

Tin Tin Win and her family face hardships in Yangon due to rising rents and lack of state support. A local Buddhist monastery offers temporary housing to over 2400 families, but space is limited. Rising property prices, driven by increased investment, exacerbate the situation, leaving the poorest to suffer.

What is the main reason Tin Tin Win and her family had to move to a housing cooperative?

• They were evicted due to unpaid rent.

• The rent in their previous home became unaffordable.

• They wanted to live closer to the city center.

• They were offered a better living condition by the monastery.

What is the primary challenge faced by families living in the housing cooperative?

• Limited educational opportunities for children.

• Lack of access to clean water.

• Insufficient food supply.

• Inability to afford building materials for their homes.

Why has the monastery run out of space for new families?

• The government has restricted their operations.

• They are prioritizing other community projects.

• They have stopped receiving donations.

• They have reached their capacity and need more funding to expand.

What has been the trend in rental prices in Yangon over the past two years?

• They have remained stable.

• They have doubled and in some areas tripled.

• They have decreased slightly.

• They have increased by 10%.

Who benefits from the rising demand for housing in Yangon?

• The poorest residents.

• The international investors.

• The landlords.

• The local government.