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Favelas 101

What is a Favela? [ANIMATED VIDEO]
Rio Favela Facts
Why We Should Call them Favelas
A City Planner Responds: What is a Favela?
A Lawyer Responds: What is a Favela?

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‘Favelas’ Across Latin America: Interactive Map

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About Us

Based in Rio de Janeiro and with a US 501[c][3] charitable status, Catalytic Communities (CatComm) is an empowerment, communications, think tank, and advocacy NGO working since 2000 in support of Rio’s favelas at the intersection of sustainable community development, human rights, local-global networks, communications, and urban planning. CatComm supports and empowers residents of informal settlements, evolving strategically to support their needs as they arise.

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Anthem Awards
Prêmio Megafone de Ativismo
Federação Nacional dos Arquitetos e Urbanistas
Instituto Clima e Sociedade
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Climateworks Foundation
Casa Fluminense
Urbamonde
Habitat International Coalition
Instituto Raizes em Movimento
ICICT/Fiocruz
ENSP/Fiocruz
LabJaca
Fundação Heinrich Böll Brasil
World Habitat
Fideicomiso de la Tierra Caño Martín Peña
Pastoral de Favelas
Center for CLT Innovation
Global Land Alliance
SDSU Behner Stiefel Center
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