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In Rio de Janeiro, nearly one in four residents (23% of the population) lives in favelas, informal settlements that provide affordable housing for low- and middle-income residents. These self-built neighbourhoods, though vibrant and self-managed, face constant threats of eviction and displacement, with many residents lacking formal legal rights to the land they live on.
In response to these challenges, Catalytic Communities and the Rio de Janeiro CLT Working Group launched the Favela Community Land Trust (CLT) project. This innovative model offers permanent security of tenure through collective land ownership, giving residents control over their homes and communities. Drawing inspiration from successful projects like the Caño Martín Peña CLT in Puerto Rico, the Favela CLT project aims to protect and empower favela residents, preventing displacement and securing their future.
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How World Habitat Supports the Favela CLT Project:
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Community Engagement: Facilitating workshops and door-to-door surveys in the Trapicheiros community.
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Legal Advancements: Helping secure legal protections, including the recognition of Trapicheiros as an Area of Special Social Interest, and advocating for federal CLT legislation.
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Solidarity During Crisis: Offering support to vulnerable households during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Movement Building: Raising awareness and creating momentum for CLTs in favelas through partnerships with local leaders, social movements, and national forums.
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Communication & Outreach: Developing a Favela CLT website and engaging young people through social media to spread awareness.
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International Awareness: Sharing the CLT model globally through events like Urban October webinars.
World Habitat’s ongoing collaboration with Catalytic Communities continues to build and expand the CLT model, providing affordable, secure housing solutions in Brazil’s favelas.
To find out more about Favela Community Land Trust, read our 2023 Annual Report or catch up with all the latest CLH blogs.
Watch the 5 year anniversary event hosted by CATCOMM on YouTube (in Portuguese with auto-generated translated subtitles).
