volunteering in rio's favelas can take many shapes, ranging from teaching English or another language, to helping improve the local infrastructure - Below are some institutions that work with the favela residents to improve their quality of life.

Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Ação Comunitária can be contacted through email on this link or the group's website.

Instituto para o Desenvolvimento da Economia, do Indivíduo, do Ambiente e da Sociedade can be contacted through email on this link or the group's website here.

Centro Integrado de Estudos e Programas de Desenvolvimento Sustentável can be contacted through email on this link or the group's website here.

Morro do Borel Ação Comunitária Pró-Favela Dr. Marcelo Candia can be contacted via phone at 21 2245.2701, or through email on this link.