Viva Rio is a
social enterprise
This means that we adopt innovative
and sustainable management practices and that
our work always aims at achieving social impact.
We are moved by
joy, faith and optimism
in the services we provide, in our voluntary work
and in the projects and technologies we
develop.
The peace we belive in depends on
freedom, voice and inclusion.
We aim to build trustworthy relationships
with the people we serve and the
territories where we act.
VALUES THAT GUIDE US
INNOVATION
to tackle complex
and persistent problems.
Great strides are only possible through innovative actions.
Viva Rio believes in social technology and strategic partnerships to create opportunities where they don't exist, and to conquer important achievements for human development and freedom.
To provide essential services with passion and efficiency is a unique way of improving quality of life in poor areas.
By combining responsible management and social sensibility, Viva Rio is an ally of both the population and the government.
RESPONSIBILITY
with the resources and
the people we serve.
JOY
as a pledge and an attitude towards life.
Lightness and optimism are powerful features for those living in difficult conditions.
We guide our actions by these values, celebrating small victories and promoting
gatherings that celebrate the culture of the places where we are.
TRUST
as a starting point
to build relationships.
Viva Rio brings together people with complementary knowledge and creates deep and honest relationships in the communities where it operates.
Trust also refers to optimism, faith, pride and courage to face challenges.
GOALS THAT MOVES US
PEACE
Viva Rio came to life as an answer to a wave of violence in 1993. Over these 24 years we have changed significantly, diversified our activities and developed from a movement to a social enterprise, always with the construction of peace as one of our pillars.
INCLUSION
Viva Rio is the work of many hands and it builds strength from diversity. Our teams are headed by women and men from different backgrounds, united for social change, rights guaranty and race and gender equality.
FREEDOM
We seek to open opportunities and provide basic tools so that people in poor places can have options to achieve financial independence and a better quality of life. Viva Rio offers courses, work techniques training and sports classes as first steps for youth to achieve their freedom.
VOICE
The favelas and peripheries have a lot to say, but they are not always heard. Viva Rio works to amplify the voices of different territories and minorities, while being itself a conscious voice of the civil society on challenging issues.
OUR WORK
Viva Rio was born out of indignation with violence. Our name has an optimistic feel, somehow radical and romantic, telling the world that we are looking for solutions to complex problems, that we care for people in all social classes and that we are doing everything not to lose our joy. More than 20 years later, the movement has grown, our activities have diversified, and we have become a social enterprise.
SPECIAL MOMENTS IN OUR HISTORY
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