The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro plans to ramp up efforts to help its homeless population. The city has less than a year to go before it hosts the Olympics.

Rio city officials are vowing the benefits of ta newly planned initiative will go beyond next summer’s games. CCTV America’s Lucrecia Franco reports

Larry English on homelessness around the world
CCTV America’s Asieh Namdar spoke to Larry English, Chief Executive for Real Equity for All. It is a UK-based organization dedicated to improving living conditions and providing services for those living in slums.