with increased attention to the residents' love for their communities, the city is now reducing the focus on relocation efforts, and it is instead investing in urbanization and integration, also via education and professional training.
focusing on several areas spanning from proper nutrition, health, family planning, and professional training, these programs are aimed at integrating favelas' residents into the greater rio - a list of these initiatives is listed on the secretaria da educação's website.
education is clearly seen as a key strategy towards integration and betterment of favelas, and the city has implemented a variety of education programs across many favelas in rio.
