G10 Favelas is a nonprofit organization — a bloc of leaders and social-impact entrepreneurs from Brazil's largest favelas. We were born to prove that the periphery is potency: economic, social and human.
To make Brazil's favelas hubs of economic and social development, fostering inclusion, innovation and entrepreneurship in the country's most vulnerable communities.
A country where the favela is seen not as a place of scarcity, but as a vibrant center of opportunity, creativity and human potential — connected, invested in and leading.
Five principles that separate a gesture from transformation.
The favela leads its own transformation. No one decides for it — they decide with it.
Solidarity becomes impact when there's method, network and people on the ground who know every alley.
It's not charity. It's respect — and a real chance to prosper.
The periphery doesn't need to be rescued. It needs to be recognized, connected and invested in.
Every donated resource becomes good for the community. And that's measured, number by number.
We are a bloc of social leaders and entrepreneurs from Brazil's ten largest favelas. Like the great global economic blocs, we bring together these communities' most innovative and influential minds to act as one — sharing knowledge, resources and strategy to maximize impact and sustainable development for those who need it most.
We're not a project. We're an organized network working on several fronts at once.
500+ consultancies. An accelerator for startups and social-impact projects born in the favela.
A bank built in the favela for favela residents — credit and services that make new businesses possible.
Logistics and e-commerce that connect the favela to the country's digital commerce.
Connects investors to local businesses, turning potential into capital.
Community gardens and Urban Farmers fighting hunger with conscious nutrition.
The largest gathering of leaders, investors and entrepreneurs from Brazil's favelas.
Founded in Paraisópolis (São Paulo) by community leader Gilson Rodrigues. That same year, the 1st Slum Summit gathers 1,200 people to discuss solutions for the favelas.
During the pandemic, we distribute millions of meals and hygiene kits. The "Street President" initiative is born to protect the communities.
We launch Favelas Brasil XPress (e-commerce logistics) and the Favelas Stock Exchange, connecting investors to local businesses.
Brazil's Favelas Week arrives in New York, with stops at the UN and the NY Stock Exchange. Back in Brazil, AgroFavela Refazenda is born.
The Business Hub consolidates as an accelerator and the Slum Summit becomes an annual event, drawing ever more investors and entrepreneurs.
Over 400 communities connected across 5 regions. 17 million Brazilians in one movement — and we ask no permission to transform.
Community leader of Paraisópolis and author of “O Filho da Mudança” (Son of Change), launched at Brazil's National Library, he has carried the favelas' voice to Harvard, Cannes Lions and the B3 stock-exchange bell.
“The favela is solution, culture, potency and future.”
Social and business leader born in Casa Amarela, Recife. He sits on the Council of the Presidency of Brazil and chairs Instituto Casa Amarela Social and Coopserviços.
“More than representing the favelas, I strengthen their potency.”
Be part of the country's largest movement of social and economic transformation.