Design and Fashion From the Shantytown of Rio
More Information About this ProjectProject Needs and BeneficiariesThe cooperative has nearly 150 female members, but is located in one of the most violent areas of Rocinha. The small headquarters office of the COOPA-ROCA is beginning to compromise the growth of the cooperative, and the women need a safe place to work. Our national and international market expansion, as well as the extent of the social impact of COOPA-ROCA on the Rocinha community, will be compromised if we remain in the same premises. ActivitiesSince 2001 Maria Teresa Leal has been working to secure new headquarters for COOPA-ROCA. This new building will allow for cooperative growth and incorporate a health clinic. Funding InformationTotal Funding Received to Date: $1,004 Funding InformationThis project is now in implementation and no longer available for funding. Received funds will be used to accomplish concrete objectives as indicated in the project's "Activities" section. Updates will be posted under the "Progress Report" tab as they become available. Donors' contributions and pledges to this project totaled $1,004. The original project funding goal was $100,000. Additional DocumentationThis project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc). ResourcesWhy this Project is ImportantPotential Long Term Impact90 direct (360 indirect) beneficiaries will see results such as increased income, preserved artisan handicraft techniques, strengthening of identity, increase in self-esteem, economic, cultural and social integration and improved quality of life. Project Message
"Consumers are really interested in wearing something that is promoting a better life for the person who made it." Who is Running This ProjectContact
Maria Teresa Leal, Project SponsorOrganization
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For more information about Brazil, read the Human Development Report on Brazil or the Wikipedia entry for Brazil. When this Project was UpdatedLast UpdatedThis project was last updated on August 28, 2006. Date Added to GlobalGivingThis project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on May 18, 2005. How Else You Can Help |
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