Militias Force Commerce Monopoly in Rio’s Rocinha Community
Militias in Rio’s largest favela, Rocinha, have taken over water and coal distribution in the community, forcing local merchants to...
November 8, 2016Topic
Rocinha
British Expatriate Opens English School in Rocinha Favela
Inspired by his love of a Rio de Janeiro favela and a desire to give back, British expatriate Jody King...
October 8, 2015
InC Hosts Indian Culinary Night Fundraiser in Rio on Oct. 3rd
The International Club Rio will host the Indian Night fundraiser for the NGO Il Sorriso dei miei Bimbi on October...
September 26, 2015
Investigations in Amarildo de Souza Case Reopened in Rio
The investigation into the disappearance and death of bricklayer Amarildo de Souza in Rocinha in 2013 will be reopened. The...
June 23, 2015
Rio Reports Decrease in Violent Crimes, but Shootings Common
Less than twenty-four hours after report is released, intense shooting is registered at Rocinha, one of Latin America’s largest favela...
June 18, 2015Finding 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
Rocinha Organic Garden Youth Project Begins Second Year
The Saci Educational Organic Kitchen, a project for underprivileged pre-school children in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, will begin its second...
April 5, 2015
Early Education Opportunities Lacking in Rio’s Favelas
The recent opening of a nursery in Rochina highlighted the continuing lack of educational opportunities Rio de Janeiro's favelas.
July 8, 2014
Providência Gondola Finally Opens in Rio
New Morro da Providência cable car inaugurated last week, over a year after its completion in May 2013.
July 8, 2014