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Favela Inc.

Org #84753
Vetted since 2020 Top Ranked
2018
year founded
$80,840
raised on GlobalGiving
5
years fundraising
3
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Favela Inc. is a for-purpose organization that incubates low-income, favela communities through physical spaces, technology, and developmental programs to accelerate socio-economic impact and local innovation, fostering self-sustainability for lasting positive change. We promote inter-favela collaboration and circular economies while building bridges to a global network of partners, funding, knowledge, and opportunities.

Project Leaders
Adam Newman
Adam Newman
Juliana Vidal
Juliana Vidal
Gabriella Monteiro
Gabriella Monteiro
Tom Macaveli
Tom Macaveli
Francisco Soares de Gusmao
Francisco Soares de Gusmao
Samuel Shain
Samuel Shain
Messias Freitas
Messias Freitas
Anny Moreira
Anny Moreira
Bennett Chiongbian
Bennett Chiongbian
Team
Adam P Newman, Tatiane S Mendonca, Leonardo Souza, Samuel S Shain
Organization Information
Avenida Presidente Joao Goulart 825, Vidigal
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22450-042
Brazil
5521971557785
Organization Information
Avenida Presidente Joao Goulart 825, Vidigal
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22450-042
Brazil
5521971557785

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Favela Inc: Scaling Impact

By Anny Moreira | Director of Partnerships

Hello and thank you so much for supporting Favela Inc, our amazing organization!Brazil’s favelas remain powerful yet under-recognized economic hubs, generating an estimated R$300 billion... Read the full report ›

New Beginnings for Rio's Slums: 2026 to Date

By Anny Moreira | Director of Global Partnerships

Hello! Thank you for staying with us on this journey. It is not an easy one, but we have you to thank you for all the progress and support. Please continue to support us, either financially or... Read the full report ›

Harvesting Positivity in the Favelas!

By Anny Moreira | Global Partnerships Director

Dear Friends, We are deeply grateful for your continued support and belief in AME VIVA. Thanks to you, we are able to keep creating meaningful opportunities for children, youth, and adults in our... Read the full report ›
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