Our goal is to create and support ecosystems of innovation within favelas, connected to city-wide, national and international-level networks of resources, expertise, and opportunities. This aims to level the playing field for aspiring entrepreneurs, and therefore unleash the creativity and potential of favela communities. We believe favela residents hold the answers to their own communities’ empowerment; our role is to equip them with the necessary skills and connections to create, sustain, and… Show more Our goal is to create and support ecosystems of innovation within favelas, connected to city-wide, national and international-level networks of resources, expertise, and opportunities. This aims to level the playing field for aspiring entrepreneurs, and therefore unleash the creativity and potential of favela communities. We believe favela residents hold the answers to their own communities’ empowerment; our role is to equip them with the necessary skills and connections to create, sustain, and grow the social projects, non-profits, and businesses that will address the myriad challenges favelas face. Show less

Yawarani is a VR180 film created in collaboration with the indigenous community in Yawarani to preserve their sacred culture and the wisdom of their elders. **View with a virtual reality headset for a breathtaking immersive experience with this beautiful indigenous community in the Amazon rainforest** Watch the Behind the Scenes on Daniel Bury’s channel Chasing the World: https://youtu.be/jgiaXaI2_mc The community in Yawarani have set out to immortalize their culture in film and virtual reality… Show more Yawarani is a VR180 film created in collaboration with the indigenous community in Yawarani to preserve their sacred culture and the wisdom of their elders. **View with a virtual reality headset for a breathtaking immersive experience with this beautiful indigenous community in the Amazon rainforest** Watch the Behind the Scenes on Daniel Bury’s channel Chasing the World: https://youtu.be/jgiaXaI2_mc The community in Yawarani have set out to immortalize their culture in film and virtual reality to create documentaries to educate their youth, as well as broadcast their beautiful, sustainable lifestyle to the outside world. Throughout the creation of this piece, we hosted workshops in Yawarani to teach indigenous creators all stages of the VR and film production process, including the screenwriting, camera operation, scene design, post production and editing. The end result is a virtual reality film made by indigenous creators to preserve and share their culture. Directed by Daniel Bury https://www.youtube.com/user/chasingt... www.instagram.com/chasingworldvr Produced by Adam Newman and Júlia Tainá Maia Pereira. Indigenous Producers: Shaneihu Yawanawa www.facebook.com/yawanawashaneihu/ Roque Yawanawa, Nani Yawanawa and Fátima Yawanawa. Supported by Google, Adventure Film Festival and Outside TV. Show less

Favela Experience is a platform that connects travelers, entrepreneurs, teachers and more from all around the world to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro in dynamic and mutually beneficial ways. Favela Experience uses sustainable tourism as a force for good in favelas and the world. We shun any tourism activities that exploit, misrepresent, or objectify marginalized communities, as many favela tour companies do. Those companies are operated by outsiders who perpetuate negative stereotypes about… Show more Favela Experience is a platform that connects travelers, entrepreneurs, teachers and more from all around the world to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro in dynamic and mutually beneficial ways. Favela Experience uses sustainable tourism as a force for good in favelas and the world. We shun any tourism activities that exploit, misrepresent, or objectify marginalized communities, as many favela tour companies do. Those companies are operated by outsiders who perpetuate negative stereotypes about favelas, dehumanize residents, and do not contribute to local socioeconomic development. As such our services are born from our conviction to transform favela tourism in Rio de Janeiro and prove a replicable model of sustainable tourism as an example for similar communities elsewhere. By allowing meaningful and authentic dialogue between favela residents and guests, we show both the positive and challenging realities of life in these communities and do not glamorize poverty in favelas. Ultimately, we practice sustainable tourism because we generate additional income for favela residents, facilitate genuine cultural exchange, break negative stereotypes about favelas, and provide accommodations with low environmental impact. Show less

The Rio Palazzo is a boutique bed in breakfast located in the wonderful neighborhood of Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.