Empowering teachers and students for a brighter future.
Supporting education and innovation.
Project Povoada is an initiative that seeks to promote education in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. The city is home to a large number of favelas, representing a significant portion of its territory. In these spaces, communities face challenges related to the lack of access to basic public services, precarious urbanization, and the lack of effective local institutions to address their needs. Our projects aims to remedy these problems. It involves the active participation of individuals in society, contributing to the resolution of problems faced by the community, city, state or country. To achieve this goal, it is essential to promote…
About Us
Bianca Santos Nunes, better known as Bianca Sartes, is a self-taught visual artist and black woman, born and raised in South America’s largest favela - Rocinha. Her career is marked by overcoming challenges and a commitment to bringing education through art for needy communities. In 2022, Bianca was awarded the Dandara Prize for…
Methodology
Project Povoada’s methodology is based on a participatory, inclusive and creative approach, using art and education as its main tools. The following are some characteristics of the methodology used…
Our Projects
Povoada aims to help as many underserved children as possible. To do so, we run various projects to provide education, community, and practical skills in the favelas of Rio De Janeiro. Click here to learn more!
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— Nelson Mandela
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