Clique aqui para Português This is the second article in a three-part series profiling community-based initiatives in three favelas. Led by one or several local residents, these initiatives all share the objective of initiating a virtuous circle […]
Clique aqui para Português Instituto Raízes em Movimento (Roots in Movement Institute) is a community-based NGO in Complexo do Alemão in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro focused on human rights and local social, cultural and human development. Frequently partnering with other […]
Clique aqui para Português On July 2, the campaign “We Are from Maré. We Have Rights!” was launched in Vila do João, Complexo da Maré—the first in a series of three events to be held […]
Clique aqui para Português The Companhia Siderúrgica do Atlântico (CSA) is a joint venture between Brazil’s mining giant Vale do Rio Doce and the German multinational group Thyssenkrupp. Its steel plant occupies an area of 80km² […]
Clique aqui para Português Caminhos do Lagarto (The Lizard Path) is an ecotourism project developed by the Vila Laboriaux community that works to encourage environmental dialogues within the community while benefiting the local economy. Located at the top […]