Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation

by Favela Inc.
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Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation
Empower Rio's Slums: Hub for Social Innovation

Project Report | Jul 21, 2025
2025 to Date: The Year of Impact

By Anny Moreira | Global Partnerships and Brand Development Director

As we wrap up our July Bonus Day campaign, we'd like to thank all of our amazing donors. Without you, the work that we do would not be possible. 

Looking into 2025 to date (January-July), we've reached several milestones regarding Brota, our local innovation hub in Favela do Vidigal, and we'd like to share them with you.

General Highlights

  • 400 visitors (impact tourism)

  • 25 entrepreneurs selling their products in Terra Fertil, our collaborative store

  • 20 hours of recording at Estúdio Brota 

  • 6 brand activation events

Impact by Focus Area

Education & Training

Projects:

  • Mixtura: 11 students graduated in Mixology

  • Sewing & Tailoring: 20 certificates issued

  • Workshops: 5 workshops held focusing on communication and social media

Impact:

  • 26.67% of students entered the job market

  • Key testimonial (e.g.: "I learned how to be an entrepreneur with Brota")

Culture & Communication

Podcast at Estúdio Brota:

  • 16 episodes recorded

  • Topics covered: Culture, art, entrepreneurship

Events:

  • Partner brands (Gurumê, Instituto da Criança)

  • Average audience per event: 20 people

Local Economy

Terra Fertil, Collaborative Store:

  • 25 entrepreneurs from Vidigal

  • Best-selling products: Sustainable fashion, handcrafted products

  • Average monthly revenue: R$5,000.00

 Impact Tourism

  • 400 visitors in 6 months

  • Activities offered: "Passinho" dance workshop, capoeira, percussion

  • Partnerships: Gv Adventures, A & K Tour

Our work in Vidigal is rooted in the belief that creativity, collaboration, and care can drive lasting change. More than numbers, these outcomes reflect stories of growth, connection, and possibility, from young people gaining new skills to local entrepreneurs finding space to thrive.

Each initiative is a step toward a more inclusive, expressive, and empowered community, and none of it would be possible without the support of people like you.

Thank you for helping us turn vision into action, and action into impact. We hope you stay in touch!

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Mar 24, 2025
Empowering Vidigal: Skills, Art, and Opportunity

By Samuel S. Shain | Global Partnerships and Brand Development Director

Nov 29, 2024
Empower Rio: Transforming Slums into Vibrant Hubs

By Samuel S. Shain | Global Partnerships and Brand Development Director

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Favela Inc.

Location: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
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Project Leader:
Adam Newman
Rio de Janeiro , Rio de Janeiro Brazil
$15,679 raised of $25,000 goal
 
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