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Clique aqui para Portugu\u00eas<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This is the fifth article <\/i>in what will be a spotlighted issue on RioOnWatch for the foreseeable future: the new coronavirus as it impacts Rio de Janeiro\u2019s favelas<\/a>. We recommend also reading “Six Coronavirus Realities in the Favelas<\/a>” to understand the context and why your help (in the campaigns below) is critical. List below updated on April 23, 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n

With the arrival of Covid-19 in Rio de Janeiro, building awareness and actions to mitigate the risks that the disease poses to the health and economy of the favelas is essential. To lower these risks, countless community organizations and collectives, all in a state of alert, have launched donation campaigns dedicated to strengthening prevention measures and supporting favela residents. These are organizations that have worked tirelessly in their territories for years, fostering learning, support, and solutions.<\/p>\n

How can residents take preventative measures<\/a> without proper sanitation, regular access to running water, or funds to buy hand sanitizer? How can effective quarantine measures be practiced among residents who are not in a position to forego work out of the house?<\/p>\n

Community organizations from myriad favelas have set up virtual platforms in order to receive physical donations of foodstuffs and hygiene products, monetary donations for the purchase of these products, and resources to support information campaigns. The number of campaigns that have arisen in a matter of days, all dedicated to mitigating the impacts of Covid-19 in the favelas, stands as a testament both to the severity of the situation and the efficiency and organization of Rio de Janeiro communities. These solutions come from the favelas themselves and thus guarantee direct, dynamic, and effective responses to local needs.<\/p>\n

With the publication of this list, researched with great care, we hope each reader chooses at least one organization to support, be it because of familiarity with the organization or community, sympathy with their mission, or any other criterion. We hope that, in addition to donating, once this moment of isolation has passed, you seek to learn more about your chosen project up close. Lastly, we hope that this list brings an avalanche of goodwill and solidarity, strengthening our resistance as a society such that we become more resilient in the face of crisis and grow bonds of mutual support that last long beyond the current pandemic. Please share this list widely, with all those who might be inspired to help!<\/p>\n

Note: This article will be updated with new campaigns as we learn of more. For US-based donors, Catalytic Communities, the 501c3 nonprofit that publishes RioOnWatch<\/em>, has established an English-language fundraising page available here<\/a> where you can get a tax exemption for contributing. To have your contribution earmarked to a specific community group below please type their name in the “Additional Information” box on the fundraising page.<\/h5>\n

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Campaigns Run by Favela-Based Organizations in the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Region (Alphabetical Order)<\/h3>\n

Centro<\/h3>\n

Morro da Provid\u00eancia<\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span><\/strong>: <\/span>Casa Amarela<\/b><\/a> (Yellow House), a community cultural and arts center in Morro da Provid\u00eancia<\/a>. Casa Amarela is accepting donations of foodstuffs and hygiene kits to be distributed, in collaboration with residents, to the community.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/span><\/strong>: here<\/b><\/a> and here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span><\/strong>: <\/span>Entre o C\u00e9u e a Favela<\/b><\/a> (Between The Sky and the Favela), an arts, cultural, and social development organization in Morro da Provid\u00eancia and member of the Sustainable Favela Network<\/a>. Entre o C\u00e9u e a Favela is accepting direct and financial donations for the purchase of cleaning items and foodstuffs.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/span>:<\/strong> here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Morro da Provid\u00eancia, Morro do Pinto, and Morro da Concei\u00e7\u00e3o<\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span>:<\/strong> The SOS Por Zone Communities<\/strong> campaign (coordinated by the Port Zone Cultural Project, Provid\u00eancia’s\u00a0Casa Amarela NGO<\/a>, and local residents like Cosme Felippsen) is raising money for the purchase of basic food baskets and hygiene kits which will be distributed to vulnerable families in Provid\u00eancia and to the \u201c\u00c9 Concei\u00e7\u00e3o!\u201d cooperative in Morro da Concei\u00e7\u00e3o.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Morro da Coroa<\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span>:<\/strong> The Coroa Friends Society<\/strong> (SAMC) group is accepting foodstuffs, hygiene and cleaning products as well as financial donations for residents<\/a> of Morro da Coroa<\/a>.
\nDonations<\/span>:<\/strong> Donations can be dropped off at collection points at Ra\u00edzes do Brasil (Rua \u00c1urea, 80 – Santa Teresa) or at Lava-Jato 100 Nome (Rua Santa Catarina, 367 – Santa Teresa) or via bank deposit:<\/p>\n

Bank: Santander
\nAgency: 3838
\nAccount: 13.000.268-6
\nCentro de Apoio Ao Desenvolvimento Osvaldo Dos Santos Neves (CADON)
\nCNPJ: 02.593.213\/0001-08<\/p>\n

Santo Amaro<\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span>:<\/strong> The All for Santo Amaro<\/strong> campaign, coordinated by Ademafia<\/a>, a collective that uses skateboarding for social transformation, will distribute basic food baskets and hygiene material for the residents of Santo Amaro<\/a>.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

North Zone<\/h3>\n

Aldeia Maracan\u00e3<\/b><\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span><\/strong>: Aldeia Maracan\u00e3<\/a> <\/strong>(Maracan\u00e3 Village), a center of indigenous resistance in Rio, located next to the Maracan\u00e3 stadium, and a community space and reference point for the indigenous movement. The group<\/span> is accepting financial donations to guarantee water, foodstuffs, cleaning products, and medical supplies for residents during the quarantine.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/span><\/strong>: here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Complexo de Acari<\/b><\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span><\/strong>: <\/span>Coletivo Fala Akari<\/b><\/a> (Speak Up Acari Collective), a group of favela residents and activists in Acari<\/a>, organized with the goal of undertaking, disseminating, and spreading news of cultural and educational actions and denouncing all forms of oppression committed by the State within the territory. Fala Akari is accepting financial donations for the purchase of basic foodstuffs and cleaning products.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/span><\/strong>: Via PayPal (bruuna.aguiar@hotmail.com<\/a>) or bank deposit<\/p>\n

Bank: Caixa Econ\u00f4mica<\/span>
\n<\/span>Agency: 3057<\/span>
\n<\/span>Account: 17870-6<\/span>
\n<\/span>CPF: 136.905.727-03<\/span>
\n<\/span>Bruna S. A. Barbosa.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Or get in contact with Coletivo Fala Akari at: +55 (21) 97 467 4021<\/span><\/p>\n

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Complexo do Alem\u00e3o and Complexo da Penha<\/b><\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span><\/strong>: <\/span>Abra\u00e7o Campe\u00e3o<\/b><\/a> (Champion Hug), <\/b>a community organization based in Complexo do Alem\u00e3o has, since 2014, inspired children and youth through martial arts integrated with education and personal development. Abra\u00e7o Campe\u00e3o is accepting financial donations for the purchase of materials such as water, soap, hand sanitizer, and foodstuffs for the families of Complexo do Alem\u00e3o.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/span><\/strong>: here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong>:<\/span> The Serra da Miseric\u00f3rdia Center for Multicultural Education (CEM)<\/a><\/strong>, a community organization based in Complexo da Penha with a history of work in urban agriculture and agroecology in the favela as well as the promotion of sound nutrition. The group is holding an awareness-raising and information campaign about coronavirus and has launched a donation campaign for foodstuffs, hygiene products, and items for children (games, stationery materials) for residents of the favelas of Complexo da Penha, especially the growing favela of “Terra Prometida.”
\nDonations<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span><\/strong>: <\/span>Coletivo Papo Reto<\/b><\/a> (Straight Talk Collective), an independent communication collective of young residents of Complexo do Alem\u00e3o and Complexo da Penha. The collective<\/a>, which has a strong history of fighting for human rights<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>is accepting direct and financial donations for the purchase of basic foodstuffs and cleaning products for families in Alem\u00e3o<\/a> and Penha<\/a>.
\nDonations<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong>
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Organization<\/span><\/strong>: Cooperativa Transvida<\/a>,<\/strong> a cooperative made up of dozens of waste pickers (catadores<\/em>) working since 2011 with the collection of recyclable materials in Complexo da Penha. In addition to generating income for families, the group seeks to promote environmental education in the favelas. The group is an active member of the Sustainable Favela Network<\/a> in Rio de Janeiro. The\u00a0catadores’\u00a0<\/em>activities are currently suspended due to risk of contamination via solid waste material. They are now seeking support to purchase cleaning supplies and basic foodstuffs.
\nDonations<\/span><\/strong>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span><\/strong>: <\/span>Educap<\/b><\/a>, an educational, social, and health NGO in Complexo do Alem\u00e3o. Educap is accepting in-kind and financial donations for the purchase of materials such as water, soap, hand sanitizer, and foodstuffs for the families of Complexo do Alem\u00e3o. Educap is a member of the Sustainable Favela Network<\/a>.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/span><\/strong>: here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span><\/strong>: <\/span>Voz das Comunidades<\/b><\/a> (Community Voices), one of Rio\u2019s original favela-based online news websites, headquartered in Complexo do Alem\u00e3o. The campaign created by Voz, known as Pandemic with Empathy<\/a>, is accepting financial donations for the purchase of materials such as water, soap, and hand sanitizer for the families of Complexo do Alem\u00e3o.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Complexo da Mar\u00e9<\/b><\/h4>\n

Community Campaign<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span> Mar\u00e9 Against Coronav\u00edrus<\/a><\/strong>, a coalition of communicators in Mar\u00e9<\/a>, from the <\/span>Mar\u00e9 Vive<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Mar\u00e9 0800<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Amar\u00c9v\u00ea<\/span><\/a> collectives, has launched a campaign to maintain their critical communication activities during this pandemic.<\/span>
\nDonations<\/span><\/strong>: here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>:<\/span> Fight for Peace<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is an organization that uses boxing and martial arts combined with education and personal development to develop the potential of youth in Complexo da Mar\u00e9. Fight for Peace <\/span>is accepting financial donations for the purchase of cleaning products, water, and basic foodstuffs for the families of program participants in Mar\u00e9.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/span><\/strong>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>Redes de Desenvolvimento da Mar\u00e9<\/b><\/a> (Mar\u00e9 Development Networks<\/a>), a 22-year-old civil society institution that works in knowledge production and develops projects and actions to guarantee public policies that improve the lives of residents of Mar\u00e9. Redes<\/a><\/span> is accepting direct and financial donations for the purchase of foodstuffs, water, personal hygiene products, and cleaning materials. Items can be dropped at Centro de Artes da Mar\u00e9 (Rua Bitencourt Sampaio, 181 – Mar\u00e9), Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 2-5pm.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Costa Barros<\/b><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>Vis\u00e3o Restaurar<\/b><\/a> (Restore Vision), a youth and children\u2019s soccer school and development program in Costa Barros<\/a>, is receiving direct donations of basic food baskets.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: Items can be dropped at their headquarters (Rua Maria Jos\u00e9 Mynssen \u2013 Tom Jobim Fechado \u2013 Pavuna) and financial contributions can be made by getting in touch with Felipe Rocha<\/a>, at +55 21 979196583.<\/p>\n

Jacarezinho<\/b><\/h4>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>Projeto NICA<\/b><\/a>, a literacy and college entrance exam prep program in Jacarezinho<\/a>, through the <\/span>Jacarezinho Combating Coronav\u00edrus campaign,<\/span>\u00a0is accepting financial donations for the purchase of hygiene kits and foodstuffs for the families of Jacarezinho.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Manguinhos<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Organization:<\/strong> The Manguinhos Solidarity collaborative<\/strong> (which includes Ballet Manguinhos<\/a>, the Mandela 2 residents\u2019 association, and the Fala Manguinhos<\/a> group, among others), existed prior to the pandemic, but has been reactivated to collect foodstuffs, medicine, and cleaning materials for the residents of Manguinhos.
\nDonations: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>:<\/span> A group of workers from the nearby Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz<\/a>), Brazil’s national public health institute, has come together and is accepting financial donations for the purchase of foodstuffs, hygiene products, and cleaning material for the families of Manguinhos<\/a>.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: Via bank deposit:<\/p>\n

Bank Bradesco<\/span>
\n<\/span>Agency: 3002<\/span>
\n<\/span>Account: 0305422-5<\/span>
\n<\/span>Silvana Granado Nogueira da Gama<\/span>
\n<\/span>CPF: 790876637-49<\/span>
\n<\/span>Inquiries: +55 21 980137600 (Jussara Angelo) or +55 21 986451606 (Silvana Granado)<\/span><\/p>\n

Morro dos Macacos<\/b><\/h4>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>Anjos da Tia Stellinha<\/a><\/strong> (Aunt Stellinha’s Angels), an educational and psycho-social support organization in Morro dos Macacos<\/a>, is accepting direct donations of cleaning and personal hygiene kits as well as financial donations.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: Via bank deposit:<\/p>\n

Bank: Bradesco<\/span>
\n<\/span>Agency: 1400<\/span>
\n<\/span>Account: 3130-5<\/span>
\n<\/span>CNPJ 27.481.838.0001-09<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Organization<\/strong><\/span>: Morro dos Macacos Residents\u2019 Association<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: The Macacos Residents\u2019 Association is accepting direct donations of hygiene products, cleaning materials, water, and foodstuffs at the Residents Association (Rua Senador Nabuco, 248 – Vila Isabel) or at the Loja Ferragens (Rua Souza Franco, 356 – Vila Isabel). Inquiries: +55 21 979031949<\/p>\n

Pica-Pau<\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span>:<\/strong> #PicaPauAgainstCoronavirus<\/strong><\/a>, a campaign launched by resident and organizer Irenaldo Hon\u00f3rio da Silva, of Pica-Pau<\/a> in Cordovil, will guarantee basic foodstuffs to the most vulnerable residents of the community, along with renting a sound truck to communicate prevention techniques to residents.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Serrinha<\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span>:<\/strong> The Rise Serrinha campaign<\/strong>, coordinated by the Companhia de Aruanda<\/a>, an artistic and cultural collective located in Serrinha<\/a> and the surrounding area, is accepting foodstuffs and cleaning and hygiene products for residents of Morro da Serrinha.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

West Zone<\/h3>\n

Beira do Rio, Gard\u00eania Azul<\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span>: Favela Vertical<\/a><\/strong>, a collective that promotes cultural, educational, and artistic activities in the communities of Gard\u00eania Azul, is accepting donations to help the families of the community of Beira do Rio.
\nDonations<\/span>:<\/strong> Via PicPay (@favelavertical) or via bank deposit:<\/p>\n

Bank: Ita\u00fa
\nAgency: 9291
\nAccount: 21011-1
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\nNubank
\nAgency: 0001
\nAccount: 3421972-9
\nRafael Mendes de Oliveira
\nCPF 170.746.447-22<\/p>\n

City of God<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>City of God Against Corona Covid-19<\/b><\/a>, a campaign organized by community activists and leaders in City of God<\/a>, is accepting hygiene products and cleaning items to be distributed to residents.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span><\/span>: <\/span>Marginal<\/b><\/a>, a school for popular education, community communication, and political engagement in City of God.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Favela do A\u00e7o, Santa Cruz<\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span>:<\/strong> A collective mobilization in Favela do A\u00e7o\/Vila da Paci\u00eancia, led by the local organizations of Levante A\u00e7o<\/a>, Plataforma Casa<\/a>, and the Hope for a Child Project (PEPUC<\/a>), is accepting financial donations for the purchase of foodstuffs, liquid cleaner, soap, and toilet paper.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rio das Pedras<\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span>: Cine & Rock<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>an initiative that seeks to strengthen full citizenship and social justice through the development of urban culture and an active member of the Sustainable Favela Network<\/a>. Cine & Rock is accepting donations of cleaning kits, soap, hand sanitizer, and foodstuffs.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Vila Kennedy<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>Gabinete de Crise VK<\/b><\/a>, (The Vila Kennedy Crisis Team) a plural group of community leaders, public health professionals, community health agents, social workers, cultural actors, religious figures, teachers, athletes, business owners, communicators, digital influencers, etc; from Vila Kennedy<\/a> is accepting donations for the production of banners and for the circulation of speaker-strapped cars with preventative information as well as hygiene products. Donations can be dropped off at the Kennedy Brothers Community Center<\/a> (CCIK), a member of the Sustainable Favela Network<\/a>.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong>: At the CCIK headquarters, Estrada Sargento Miguel Filho, 371 – Vila Kennedy<\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong>: Projeto SAAF<\/b><\/a>, a community-based social organization for the children of Vila Kennedy, is accepting donations of soap, household cleaning times, and non-perishable foods.
\nDonations<\/strong>:\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

South Zone<\/b><\/h3>\n

Chap\u00e9u-Mangueira<\/b> e <\/b>Babil\u00f4nia<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>RevoluSolar<\/b><\/a>, a community-based non-profit in <\/span>Chap\u00e9u-Mangueira<\/a> e Babil\u00f4nia<\/a> and dedicated to bringing renewable energy to the favelas (also an active member of the Sustainable Favela Network<\/a>), is accepting financial donations for the purchase of basic foodstuffs and hygiene products to be distributed to residents.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: +55 21 998886649 (Valdinei Medina) or +55 21 979214486 (Adriano Para\u00edso)<\/span><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span>: <\/strong>Babil\u00f4nia Utopia<\/b><\/a> in partnership with TV 247, is organizing a crowdfunding campaign to purchase cleaning and hygiene products for the favelas of Babil\u00f4nia and Chap\u00e9u Mangueira.
\nDonations<\/span>:<\/strong> here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: Andr\u00e9 Constantine<\/a><\/p>\n

Rocinha<\/b><\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span> Favela Action<\/a>, a youth boxing and kickboxing school, is accepting hygiene kits as well as water and cleaning products for the children of Rocinha.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>:<\/span> Via bank deposit:<\/span><\/p>\n

Bank: Nubank<\/span>
\n<\/span>Agency: 0001<\/span>
\n<\/span>Account: 14861915-4<\/span>
\n<\/span>Eder Alexandre Silva<\/span>
\n<\/span>CPF: 104329547-08<\/span><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span>:<\/strong> Social Assistance, Educational and Ecological Nucleus of Rocinha<\/a> <\/strong>(NASCEER), Guia Mix<\/a>, and GECORE\u2014three Rocinha community initiatives\u2014have come together to receive donations and distribute basic food staples, hygiene products and powdered milk to residents in need<\/p>\n

Donations<\/span>:<\/strong>
\nBanco PagSeguro Internet S.A
\nAg\u00eancia: 0001
\nConta corrente: 01662308-4
\nGECORE
\nCNPJ: 05.575.736\/0001-01<\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>Rocinha Resists<\/b><\/a>, a community organization dedicated to inter-favela communication, is accepting financial donations for an awareness-raising campaign (signs and banners) the purchase of bleach, soap, hand sanitizer, water, and basic goods for families in Rocinha<\/a>.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Santa Marta<\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span>: Santa Marta Asks for Help<\/a><\/strong> is a non-partisan movement uniting civil society and private initiative to help victims of the coronavirus crisis. The initiative will provide basic food items, hygiene kits and face masks for residents of Santa Marta<\/a>.
\nDonations<\/span>: here <\/a><\/strong>or here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Vidigal<\/h4>\n

Organization<\/span>: N\u00f3s do Morro<\/a><\/strong>, a theater organization that provides professional training and access to art and culture in Vidigal<\/a>, has joined with community leaders to provide personal hygiene products and cleaning products for the families of Vidigal.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span>:<\/strong> SER Alzira de Aleluia<\/strong><\/a>, a community NGO that realizes socio-educational projects in Vidigal, is accepting foodstuffs and cleaning materials to distribute to Vidigal residents in need.
\nDonations<\/span>:<\/strong> Items can be dropped off at the organization\u2019s headquarters (Rua Major Toja Martinez Filho, 128A – Vidigal).<\/p>\n

Organization<\/span>:<\/strong> The Vidigal Residents’ Association<\/a> is counting on your support in its crowdfunding campaign to guarantee foodstuff and hygiene products for families experiencing hunger.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span>:<\/strong> The Women\u2019s Humanitarian Support Movement<\/strong><\/a>, MMAH, an NGO that works in Vidigal with conversation roundtables and assistance to socially vulnerable families, is accepting donations to distribute hygiene and cleaning kits as well as basic food baskets for 100 project families.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Baixada Fluminense (Greater Rio de Janeiro)<\/b><\/h3>\n

Duque de Caxias<\/b><\/h4>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>AMAC <\/a><\/strong>(The Association of Women with Attitude and Social Commitment), a group that cares for victims of domestic violence and women in vulnerable social positions in Duque de Caxias<\/a> in Greater Rio de Janeiro’s Baixada Fluminense<\/a> region, is receiving direct and financial donations for the purchase of foodstuffs and cleaning products for local women. AMAC is an active member of the Sustainable Favela Network<\/a>.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: Donations can be dropped off at Travessa Presidente Kennedy, 194, Parque Fluminense – Duque de Caxias, or picked-up upon arrangement at +55 21 998078422 (Nill Santos). Via bank deposit:<\/p>\n

Bank Ita\u00fa<\/span>
\n<\/span>Agency: 8297<\/span>
\n<\/span>Account: 18154-0<\/span>
\n<\/span>CNPJ: 24.119.219\/0001-72<\/span><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span>: MALOCA<\/a><\/strong>, a movement that promotes mental health and income generation for women in Caxias, is accepting financial donations for the purchase of foodstuffs, cleaning products, soap, and hand sanitizer to be donated to families in the community of Pantanal<\/a>, in Caxias. MALOCA is also a member of the Sustainable Favela Network<\/a>.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>Movimenta Caxias<\/b><\/a>, <\/b>a community development organization in Caxias, is accepting direct and financial donations for the purchase of foodstuffs, cleaning products, and bottled water for vulnerable residents of Caxias.
\n<\/span>Donations:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o de Meriti<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>Projeto Inclus\u00e3o<\/b><\/a>, an educational, cultural, art, and sports organization in Greater Rio’s\u00a0S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o de Meriti<\/a>, is accepting donations in order to support a return of their activities following Covid-19 recovery. Projeto Inclus\u00e3o are active members of the Sustainable Favela Network<\/a>.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Niter\u00f3i<\/h3>\n

Organization<\/span>: Favela & Arte<\/a><\/strong>, which offers art workshops, music, and sports for communities in Niter\u00f3i, is accepting donations of foodstuffs and hygiene materials.
\nDonations<\/span>:<\/strong> Items can be dropped off at their headquarters (Rua Nossa Senhora das Gra\u00e7as 474, Viradouro, Santa Rosa – Niter\u00f3i), or picked up via scheduling on the group\u2019s social media pages<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Civil Society Organizations Directing Donations to Communities, the Homeless, and Waste Pickers<\/b><\/h3>\n

Organization<\/span>:<\/strong> The Favelas News Agency<\/a><\/strong> (ANF) is accepting financial donations to be passed on to needy families of the favelas and peripheries throughout Brazil.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span>: Help CasaNem<\/a><\/strong> is an initiative to support LGBTQIA+ people and sex workers living in social vulnerability throughout Greater Rio. Promoted by CasaNem<\/a> and Grupo TransRevolu\u00e7\u00e3o<\/a>, the initiative will directly deliver essential food and hygiene items to those in need. The Puta Davida Collective has also put together a donation platform to support CasaNem. Residents of the following communities will benefit: Lapa, Gl\u00f3ria, Est\u00e1cio, Copacabana, S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o de Meriti, Nova Igua\u00e7u, Mesquita, and S\u00e3o Gon\u00e7alo.
\nDonations<\/span>:<\/strong> here in reais<\/a> (being triple-matched by the Enfrente Fund<\/a>) or here in dollars<\/a><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>Catadores em Quarentena <\/b>(Waste Pickers in Quarantine), a new initiative supporting waste pickers from the Coopama, Coopfuturo and Coopideal<\/a> associations, is accepting financial donations for the purchase of basic food baskets for informal waste pickers.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/span><\/strong>: <\/span>here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Organization:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Catalytic Communities<\/a> <\/strong>(CatComm), the organization that publishes RioOnWatch<\/em> and facilitates the Sustainable Favela Network, is directing all current donations to supporting favelas in their efforts to combat coronavirus, with coverage on RioOnWatch<\/em>, donations to community partners (see list above), and strategic support for community projects engaged in the Sustainable Favela Network and the Community Land Trust projects.
\nDonations<\/strong><\/span>: <\/strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span>:<\/strong> The Cities Against Coronavirus<\/strong> campaign, organized by the Brazilian Institute of Architects<\/a>, Casa Fluminense<\/a>, BR Cidades<\/a> Rio de Janeiro, and Catalytic Communities, among others, is accepting financial donations for the purchase of foodstuffs, cleaning materials, and hygiene kits to be distributed to favela residents, the homeless, and informal workers in the city of Rio and the Baixada Fluminense. The carefully-selected community-based organizations that will receive donations are: North Zone\u2014<\/strong>Roots in Movement Institute<\/a> in Complexo do Alem\u00e3o; Jacarezinho Residents\u2019 Association and N\u00facleo Independente e Comunit\u00e1rio de Aprendizagem (Nica) in Jacarezinho; Jornal Vila Cruzeiro<\/em> in Vila Cruzeiro; Companhia de Aruanda in Morro da Serrinha; Manguinhos Solid\u00e1rio in Manguinhos; and the Wakanda Solid\u00e1ria project; Baixada Fluminense\u2014<\/strong>the Imbari\u00ea<\/a> Arts Festival in Duque de Caxias Caxias; MTST community kitchen in the S\u00e3o Gon\u00e7alo<\/a> favela of Rato Molhado; Central Rio\u2014<\/strong>Movimento Unidos dos Camel\u00f4s supporting informal workers; Rol\u00e9 dos Favelados<\/a> in Favela da Provid\u00eancia;\u00a0West Zone\u2014<\/strong>the parish of N.S. Sagrado Cora\u00e7\u00e3o e S\u00e3o Jos\u00e9 Oper\u00e1rio in Morro da Bar\u00e3o, Pra\u00e7a Seca<\/a>; the Capit\u00e3o Menezes Association and the Deus da Capit\u00e3o Menezes Association, Pra\u00e7a Seca.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span>:<\/strong> Donating Hope<\/a><\/strong> is a campaign by the Network of Communities and Movements Against Violence<\/strong>, a social movement which, since 2006, fights against State violence in Brazil.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span>: Sustainable Brazil Eco Point<\/a><\/strong>, a member of the Sustainable Favela Network<\/a> dedicated to the collection and distribution of recyclable materials, wants to distribute sets of basic food items and cleaning products to 300 waste pickers.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span>: Habitat for Humanity Brazil’s<\/a><\/strong> \u201cDon\u2019t spread the virus\u201d campaign<\/strong>, under the hashtag #EspalheSolidariedade (Spread Solidarity), is accepting financial donations for the purchase of foodstuffs, hygiene items, and water in the 20 Brazilian communities where the group has operations. In Rio, the program will benefit families in Cantagalo<\/a>.
\nDonations<\/span>: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>Meu Rio<\/b><\/a>, <\/b>which launched a campaign in partnership with six favela collectives (Fala Akari<\/a>, Mar\u00e9 0800<\/a>, Coletivo Papo Reto<\/a>, Movimenta Caxias<\/a>, B.A.S.E. and Conex\u00e3o Favela & Arte<\/a>), each of which will receive equal parts of the amount donated, destined for water, cleaning and hygiene products, and prevention communication campaigns.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>Movimento 342<\/b><\/a>, an organization made up of artists directly supporting favela collectives, is accepting financial donations that will be passed along to Voz das Comunidades, Coletivo Papo Reto, Rocinha Resiste, and Redes da Mar\u00e9 (all mentioned above).
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>MTST<\/a><\/strong>, the Brazilian <\/span>Homeless Workers’ Movement, a national organization for housing rights, has created an emergency fund for homeless workers affected by coronavirus.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Organization<\/span>: N\u00f3s por N\u00f3s contra o coronav\u00edrus<\/a><\/strong>, a campaign that includes Levante Popular da Juventude, the Landless Workers Movement (MST), Movimento dos Atingidos por Barragens (MAB), Mar\u00e9 Museum<\/a>, among others, is accepting foodstuffs and hygiene products for residents of Cerro Cor\u00e1<\/a>, Manguinhos, Guararapes<\/a>, and Borel<\/a>.
\nDonations<\/span>:<\/strong> The organizers schedule times to pick up donations using this form<\/a>. Financial donations can be made on PicPay (@levante.rj) or via bank deposit:<\/p>\n

Bank: Banco do Brasil
\nAgency: 2.972-6
\nAccount: 38.834-3
\nAllanis Dimitria de O. e S. Pedrosa<\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>Os Her\u00f3is da<\/b> Cidade<\/b> (Heroes of the City), a collaboration of waste picking and recycling cooperatives, including Coopfuturo<\/a>, Coopama<\/a>, ACAMJG<\/a>, Coopercaxias<\/a>, Cooper Nova Era<\/a>, and the Bela Amizade Association<\/a>, is accepting financial donations for the purchase of basic foodstuffs and hygiene products for recycling workers.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>:<\/span> Projeto Ruas<\/b><\/a>, an NGO that supports the homeless population of Rio de Janeiro.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>Rio Contra Corona<\/b><\/a> (Rio Against Corona)<\/b>, <\/span>a collaborative initiative between Instituto Phi<\/a> (a philanthropic organization), Banco da Provid\u00eancia<\/a>, and the Ekloos<\/a> social impact NGO
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Organiza\u00e7\u00e3o:<\/strong>\u00a0Rio de Paz<\/b><\/a> is an NGO that seeks to combat human rights violations, reducing lethal violence and social inequalities through peaceful and creative actions that mobilize society and public authorities. Rio de Paz is accepting financial donations for the purchase of basic food baskets for the residents of Jacar\u00e9 and Jacarezinho.
\nDonations: here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong><\/span>: <\/span>TETO Brasil<\/b><\/a>, a non-governmental organization committed to improving housing conditions for persons living in precarious situations in informal settlements. The group has launched an international campaign to support families affected throughout Brazil.
\n<\/span>Donations<\/strong><\/span>: here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Additional Donation Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n

See a map of the collaborative networks combating Covid-19 in the favelas and peripheries of Rio de Janeiro here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

For an additional list<\/a> of organizations and\u00a0vaquinhas<\/em>, organized by the Gera Social<\/a> group, click here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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