Mundo Real was founded for the purposes of fostering sustainable community development and empowering local residents and grassroots organizations within impoverished communities of Latin America and the Caribbean. Currently our work is located in the community of Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mundo Real employs a three pronged approach to our development work, including (1) Research, (2) Education and (3) Direct Services.

April 2010

After the torrential rains that began on April 6th 2010, and the tragic mudslides which left many dead and thousands more homeless, the Municipal Government of Rio de Janeiro, led by mayor Eduardo Paes, said the city would immediately remove some 4,000 families from eight slums in high-risk areas and provide them with a monthly stipend. The relocations began earlier this week.   ++ READ MORE ++

There are three ways you can participate in Mundo Real’s efforts: