rio de paz (rio of peace) is an organization focusing on demonstrations against all types of violence.  to participate find out more here.

an importantsign of the recentlychanging atmosphere in rio's favelas is the ever growing number of locally developed social initiatives. one of theseis the school-restaurant gastromotiva rio - opened in 2013 the complexo do alemão, it is a focuin s of brazilian gastronomy aimed at attracting tourists to enjoy the great food and the natural vistas and opportunities of the neighborhood.  

Gastromotiva is the first organization in Brazil to inspire and promote transformation and social inclusion through gastronomy using the concept of social entrepreneurship.