2014 Update & Next Up in 2015
As 2014 draws to a close, Catalytic Communities would like to express huge thanks to everyone who has made our work possible during this important year for Rio and its [...]
Updates
And the 2014 Rio Raffle Winner is…
A HUGE thanks to all who supported Catalytic Communities through your recent donations and participation in our 2014 Rio Raffle! Because of your support, we raised an [...]
2014 Rio Raffle is ON!
Our annual Rio Raffle is now over! Thank you to everyone who participated! Nov 20, 2014–We’re raffling a trip for two to Rio de Janeiro from any major city in the [...]
Favela Perceptions – Surveyors Needed!
Help us document how perceptions of favelas have changed, and fine tune our [...]
CatComm Introduces LEED-Up at São Paulo Greenbuilding Conference
Vale Encantado, a favela in the heart of the Tijuca forest, part of the largest urban forest system in the world in the middle of the municipality of Rio de Janeiro, was [...]
Invitation & Resources for World Cup Journalists to #EndTheStigma
With the World Cup spotlight comes a fantastic opportunity to set the record straight on Rio’s favelas, for journalists covering the event to promote a more nuanced, [...]
Vidigal Debate Series: 4th Debate
[Click here for debates: 1, 2, and 3] On Tuesday June 3, the Vila Vidigal Neighborhood Association, the Intersectoral Forum of Vidigal, Albergue da Comunidade, Vidblog [...]
Vidigal Debate Series: 3rd Debate
[Click here for debates: 1, 2, and 4] On Tuesday May 6, the Vila Vidigal Neighborhood Association, Catalytic Communities, the Intersectoral Forum of Vidigal, Albergue da [...]
CatComm Co-Organizer of Debate on Water
On Tuesday, April 15, a forum focused on water and sanitation was hosted in Morro da Providência with six panelists consisting of community members, technical experts, and [...]
Vidigal Debate Series: 2nd Debate
[Click here for debates: 1, 3, and 4] On Tuesday April 8, Vidigal hosted the second of four debates. Organized by the Vila Vidigal Neighborhood Association, Catalytic [...]