History
CatComm Awarded Brazilian Federation of Architects and Urbanists Prize 2022
On November 26, 2022 Catalytic Communities (CatComm) was awarded the 2022 Brazilian Federation of Architects and Urbanists Prize (FNA—Federação Nacional dos Arquitetos e [...]
Phase III: 2016-
Since 2016, we at CatComm have been building on RioOnWatch’s momentum, launching a new editorial line focused on realizing the potential of favelas as sustainable [...]
Phase II: 2008-2016
From 2008-2010, we carefully transitioned to CatComm’s second of four planned phases. We did this by researching, partnering, supporting, and transferring the [...]
Phase I: 2000-2008
Catalytic Communities was founded in 2000 in recognition of the abundance of community solutions across Rio’s favelas and with a mission to administer virtual and physical [...]
Video History
Catalytic Communities’ history can be told through videos that highlight aspects of our work over [...]
Journalism Trainings (2011)
Community Journalism Trainings (March-July 2011) In the first half of 2011, Catalytic Communities (CatComm) offered a community journalism course, training community [...]
Social Media Trainings (2010)
Catalytic Communities’ 2010 course “Strategic Use of the Most Recent Virtual Communication Tools,” was designed to build capacity for community organizers in Rio to [...]
Casa Community Technology Hub (2003-2008)
Overview In the early 2000s, the lack of physical meeting spaces and Internet access severely limited the potential impact of local leaders and their ability to share [...]
Casa Community Technology Hub (2003-2008)
Overview In the early 2000s, the lack of physical meeting spaces and Internet access severely limited the potential impact of local leaders and their ability to share [...]