Organic food & education for families in Rio slum
Organization information
Favela Inc.
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Summary
This first phase of the project will provide organic food for 3 months to 100 low-income families from Vidigal, a favela slum in Rio de Janeiro, while they participate in workshops focused on organic agriculture, nutritional education, and health. This initiative will help boost the local economy with green jobs, disrupt current pesticide filled food supply chains, and improve the quality of life of the residents.
Project locations
Brazil