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  • [ June 18, 2022 ] Memory as an Instrument of Struggle for Rio de Janeiro’s Favela Museums Civil Society
  • [ June 9, 2022 ] Movements and Organizations Talk About Energy, Climate Justice in Preparation for the Popular Conference on the Right to the City *Highlight
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Green Roofs or Air Conditioning in Parque Arará? Studies Show the Potential of Green Roofs in Rio’s Favelas [VIDEO]

By Luis Cassiano Silva • Translation by Clau Guimarães, Gianna Giordani, Malena Galuccio • February 24, 2021

 Clique aqui para Português This video report (with English subtitles) is part of a series on energy justice and efficiency in Rio’s favelas. It is also part of a series created in partnership with the […]

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Turano Favela is a Wonderful Place [IMAGES]

By Carla Regina • Translation by Ben Bildsten • January 8, 2020

Clique aqui para Português For the original article in Portuguese by Carla Regina published in Agência de Notícias das Favelas (ANF) click here. For its republication in Agência Pública, click here. This article received the […]

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Impact of Colors: Recycle, Reclaim, Educate by Painting Providência, the First Favela [PROFILE]

By Robin Hüppe • November 18, 2019

This article is part of a series of profiles of initiatives in Rio’s Sustainable Favela Network. Initiative: Impacto das Cores (“Impact of Colors”) Contact: Instagram| Facebook | Email Year Founded: 2016 Community: Morro da Providência Mission: To […]

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‘Intimate Favela’: Portraits of the Inner Lives of Favelas and Their Residents [IMAGES]

By Antoine Horenbeek • January 28, 2019

Clique aqui para Português For the project “Intimate Favela,” realized in collaboration with Catalytic Communities,* photographer Antoine Horenbeek was an overnight guest at the homes of individuals and families living in a few of Rio […]

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Campaign Calls on UNESCO to Recognize Favelas as World Heritage [VIDEO]

By Luisa Fenizola • Translation by Cerianne Robertson • June 23, 2018

Clique aqui para Português The Chilean non-governmental organization committed to improving housing in informal settlements, TECHO, is today active in 19 countries across Latin America. In Brazil, where it is known as TETO, the NGO works […]

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    By Jaqueline Suarez • Translation by Sharonya Vadakattu • May 10, 2022
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    By David Amen, Tatiana Lima • Translation by Cristina Cortez • March 28, 2022
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    By Camila Fiuza • Translation by Cristina Cortez • March 24, 2022

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    By Jaqueline Suarez • Translation by Pilar Boyero • December 13, 2021
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    By Antonio Alonso, Iamni Torres Jager • Translation by Trisha Ponti • November 1, 2021
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    By Jaqueline Suarez • Translation by Saskia Wright • August 1, 2021

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In May 2010, Catalytic Communities launched what was originally Rio Olympics Neighborhood Watch (hence RioOnWatch), a program to bring visibility to favela community voices in the lead-up to the 2016 Rio Olympics. This news site, RioOnWatch.org, grew into a much-needed and unique reference featuring favela perspectives on the urban transformation of Rio. With diverse and deeply interlinked articles by a mix of community reporters, resident opinions, solidarity reporters, international observers, and academic researchers, we work to engender a more accurate picture of favelas, their contributions to the city, and the potential of favela-led community development in Rio and around the world.

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