Problem: Neuza Nascimento era solicitada permanentemente pelo seu filho de dez anos para freqüentar os bailes da comunidade, ele insistia muito e Neuza um dia cedeu e acompanhou seu filho até o baile. Chegando lá ela pode perceber que aquele ambiente era muito inadequado para um menino. Ela começou a pensar sobre a questão, e ficou muito triste em imaginar que a única opção de Lazer para os jovens, na comunidade, fosse os bailes funk. Então ela...

Action: O projeto Um Olhar Sobre Outras Coisas realiza atividades locais e externas a comunidade.   Atividade local:   A coordenadora do projeto visita a casa das famílias da comunidade e convida as crianças para participarem de uma reunião, que é realizado em um espaço cedido pelo Conselho de Moradores, neste convite as crianças e os pais são informados que durante o encontro serão realizadas atividades lúdico-pedagógicas.   A reunião começa com a apresentação de cada um dizendo o seu nome e a sua i...

Problem: Calle was created to provide educational and social support to the residents of the favela Tabajaras located in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. Managed primarily by international volunteers, the idea of Calle provided a learning environment for the residents in a public space. Sadness, fear, and the lack of education negatively affect the residents of low income communities. In order to induce a non-violent revolution, the unique skills of international volunteers, combined with a safe place for ...

Action: - Teaching English, Spanish, and art - Hosting community parties and barbecues - Providing a safe environment for children and adults

Problem: Neuza Nascimento was constantly asked by her 10 yr old son to attend the "funk" dances in the community. He insisted so regularly that one day she acquiesced and joined him at the dance. Upon arrival, she realized immediately that such an atmosphere was unsuitable for a young boy. She began to contemplate the issue, and was disheartened that the only leisure activity for the community´s youths was to go to the funk parties.   Neuza then came up with an idea to change that reality.   Her firs...

Action: The project “A Look Into Other Things” carries out activities both within and beyond the local community.   Local Activity: The project coordinator visits the homes of community families and invites the children to participate in a get-together. In this invitation, both parents and children are informed about educational activities that will take place at the reunion. The reunions take place in an area donated by the Residents´ Tribunal.   The reunion begins with everyone saying their name an...