both the brazilian president dilma rousseff and her predecessor former president luiz inácio lula da silva visited these communities, along with several city and state officials.

in addition to the programa de aceleração do crescimento (pac) other programs and organizations with involvement in cantagalo-pavão-pavãozinho include unesco (united nations educational, scientific, and cultural organization) and the important cultural group afroreggae.

Amongst the many social programs in these communities is solar meninos de luz (site 2)- a philanthropic organization devoted to provide educational and recreational oppertunities to children for over two decades. Volunteers are always sought after.