“In theory it sounded like one of the most innovative models for including citizens in the democratic decision making process,” one Federal University of Rio doctoral candidate told me. Her research focuses on participatory processes […]
Clique aqui para Português For the original article in Portuguese by Viva Favela click here. The start of March marks the end of summer, disappointing those Rio locals (cariocas) who frequent the beaches, swimming pools and […]
Clique aqui para Português With a menu that proudly announces the inclusion of orange peel, watercress stems and pumpkin skin, Sunday’s Favela Orgânica taster event was an exciting introduction to an innovative food project for […]
Located at the Rocinha Sports Center, Manel Costa runs his ‘Acorda’ (Wake Up) capoeira school, where he trains over three hundred students from the community of Rocinha. The group started in October 2004 and has […]
Clique aqui para Português For the original article in Portuguese by BBC Brasil published in Folha de São Paulo click here. A group of Indian architects wants to import lessons learned in Brazilian favelas to Mumbai in […]