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Expo Favela Paris: First International Edition of Expo Favela Takes Place in France

2024-10-29by

On October 25th and 26th, Paris hosted the first edition of Expo Favela held outside of Brazil. The exhibition brought to the French capital...

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World Favela Forum: Global Voices from the Peripheries Unite in Rio de Janeiro This November

2024-10-28by

In partnership with major institutions such as the State Government and City Hall of Rio de Janeiro, TV Globo, UNESCO in Brazil, and G20...

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Limited Edition Shirts Inspired by Rai for the Expo Favela Innovation Paris!

2024-10-23by

Calling all football fans! Celebrate the spirit of the game with a limited edition shirt inspired by the legendary Rai, who is wearing a...

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Storytelling Workshop: A Cultural Milestone for CUFA Central Africa

2024-10-23by

CUFA Central Africa, through its cultural department, embarked on a transformative journey with the organisation of an introductory storytelling workshop. Led by specialist Ismaëli...

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Celso Athayde and CUFA Angola: Opening Dialogue for Change in the Favelas of Luanda

2024-10-09by

Celso Athayde, the founder of CUFA, alongside CUFA Global and CUFA Angola, held his first official agenda in Luanda, meeting with the Municipal Administrator,...

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CUFA Global and CUFA Angola Meet with Angolan Government Official

2024-10-09by

CUFA Global, under the leadership of President Marcus Vinícius Athayde, and CUFA Angola, represented by President Linho Cruz and other dedicated members, recently held...

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CUFA around the world

With a strong and expanding presence, CUFA’s initiatives reach over 35 countries around the globe, impacting communities and fostering positive changes in diverse cultural and social contexts. Our global network reflects an unwavering commitment to providing opportunities and support where they are most needed.
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The Sustainable Development

The sustainable development goals are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the environment and climate, and ensure that people everywhere can enjoy peace and prosperity.

Discover the Pillars of CUFA

Humanitarian Action

CUFA has always been guided by and recognized for the humanitarian actions it developed. During the pandemic period, this characteristic of the institution gained even more strength. In this space, you can see the actions that CUFA implements to help favela residents alleviate the difficulties of social isolation.

Art and culture

The favela is characterized as a great power of art and culture. CUFA, aware of this, has always strengthened, developed and encouraged projects, events and artistic-cultural activities, providing opportunities for favela residents to develop their talents and gifts.

Community and Security

CUFA is always attentive to the well-being and security policies of favelas. Here you can check out the partnerships and projects that the institution develops, dialoguing with the most diverse sectors of society, thinking about the well-being of the entire community.

Human rights

All of CUFA’s actions, in the most diverse areas, focus on Human Rights, as a recognized institution and holder of three seats at the United Nations (Housing, Youth and African Descent).

Economy

In this session, you can see how CUFA’s actions are contributing to the economic development.

Entrepreneurship

The favela resident is a born entrepreneur. Because of this premise, CUFA has always encouraged and encourages entrepreneurship in favelas around the world, through projects and partnerships, with the most diverse sectors of society.

Sports

CUFA has always seen sport as a great tool for social inclusion. The institution is a reference in the creation and idealization of sporting activities aimed at favela residents, being at the forefront of some of these actions. Among the major events developed by CUFA, the Favelas Cup, the CUFA Fight Festival (FLC) and LIBBRA (Brazilian Street Basketball League) stand out.

Family and Health

Humanity is going through one of the worst health crises in its history. CUFA is attentive and concerned about the health of the favela population. Here you can follow the actions that the institution develops for the health of residents of these territories.