About Us

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We are a grassroots non-profit non-governmental organization (NGO) in one of Rio’s largest favela (shanty town) communities: Complexo do Alemão.

Our mission is to offer educational, vocational, and cultural classes for students of all ages, as well as personal development opportunities for social entrepreneurs.

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Projects

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Select a project, take ownership, complete an online application, and become a Community in Action Outreach Fellow.

We offer opportunities to become involved with diverse international development initiatives: education, art and culture, sports, empowerment programs, urban gardening, manual labor, and more.

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Donate

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Support our efforts in Rio de Janeiro!  Make an online donation today via FirstGiving, Paypal, or the “Projects Tab.”

We are recognized as a 501 (c)(3) social service agency in the U.S. with the equivalent legal status in Brazil: Civil Society Organization of Public Interest (OSCIP).  All donations are tax-deductible.

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