For the original by Thiago Jansen in Portuguese for O Globo click here. In addition to being a Comlurb employee, Alexandre is a pai-de-santo (male priest of Umbanda, a primary Afro-Brazilian religion), and approaches his work […]
On Sunday October 6, members of Vila Laboriaux joined together in a day-long celebration of their community’s vitality and to look to the future. Perched at the top of Rocinha, the largest favela in Rio […]
Clique aqui para Português On August 7, 2013, Catalytic Communities‘ Executive Director and urban planner, Theresa Williamson, gave a presentation on land tenure and urban planning in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas as part of a Casa […]
For the original by Mariana Alvim in Portuguese on Viva Favela click here. Fewer motorized vehicles, proximity to points of interest, and a sense of community: these are some of the features that would make favelas good […]
Clique aqui para Português Vale Encantado, a tranquil favela located in the heart of the Tijuca Forest, has developed a creative solution to ensure the historic community’s future development in light of limited public investments: […]