Sustainable Improvements in Rio de Janeiro

• Rio as an EDC: Rio de Janeiro serves as an example of an Emerging Developing Country (EDC) with large favelas.
• Project Favela: Engaging international volunteers for sustainable, unpaid work in areas like football coaching, water filtration kits, and free English lessons for community development.
• Government and Local Initiatives: Collaborative efforts involve self-help projects, providing tools, building materials, and low-interest loans.
• Infrastructure Development: Rocinha witnesses improvements, including concrete houses, sanitation, plumbing, electricity, and better infrastructure.