Rio’s Rocinha Music School Plans 25th Anniversary for 2019
‘Escola de Música da Rocinha’ (Rocinha Music School) has much cause to celebrate, with new sources of funding secured and...
January 3, 2019Topic
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Rio’s British and Commonwealth Society Organize Christmas Festival
This Saturday, December 8th, the British and Commonwealth Society of Rio de Janeiro will be hosting a fun-filled Christmas Festival...
December 6, 2018
Rio NGO Awards Young Entrepreneurs from Rocinha and Olaria
Ten finalists from the course Novos Líderes (New Leaders) will present their micro-entrepreneurial projects this afternoon (June 13th).
June 13, 2017
NGO Files Human Rights Complaint Against Brazil with UN
The Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Justiça Global filed a complaint with the UN Rapporteurship on Summary and Arbitrary Executions on the...
April 4, 2017
Favela Brass Kids Join in Rio Carnival’s Street Celebrations
This Saturday, January 28th, students practicing with local musical NGO Favela Brass will perform a selection of their Carnival songs...
January 26, 2017
Rio Inspired Holds Special Event to Support Social Projects
On Thursday, December 1st, Rio Inspired will host an entertaining night of comedy and music that aims to raise money...
December 1, 2016Finding Volunteering Opportunities in Rio While Traveling
While Rio de Janeiro is famed for its beautiful cityscape and beaches, it is also known for the poverty and...
May 19, 2015
Twelve People Hit by Stray Bullets in Rio Over Last Ten Days
Since the beginning of the year, various cases of people hit by stray bullets within the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan...
January 26, 2015
Students from The British School Work With PESCA: Sponsored
Students of The British School helped design, plan and deliver educational lessons to underprivileged and at risk children in Engenho...
December 11, 2014