Author Archives: Mariana Negrao

The Description: ECONS is worked in Bairro dos Freitas with PUPA and the local community to raise awareness about local ecological issues and the potential benefits offered by alternative construction methods. Using these alternative construction … More →

Our challenge: In Bairros dos Freitas, we met a community that’s caught in the divide between being rural and embracing the perceptions of an urban area. The common ground for the community members is that … More →

The Description: Many of the poorer homes in Dois Palitos lack proper flooring. They have packed earth floors which are prone to damage by flooding and which make the homes uncomfortable, especially in the evenings … More →

The Description: During the field visits and conversations with residents of Dois Palitos community, the Urban Agriculture Team found out that a significant amount of their income is spent on vegetables, herbs and spices. Therefore, growing … More →

The Description: Project Pipa found an opportunity to work together with the community of Dois Palitos and build technological and educational tools that will enable users to develop a more effective financial management planning. Their … More →

The Description: People in Keralux expressed concern about the level trash on their streets. During our time in the community, we determined that this was primarily due to a lack of waste separation prior to … More →

Currently the kids and youth from Keralux have no access to leisure and entertainment within the community and there are no family activities. The only options available are the kite, play ball and riding bike; … More →