The Mapa Corona nas Periferias, a digital initiative by the Marielle Franco Institute and the Favela em Pauta channel, is now live. The digital map highlights solidarity initiatives combating COVID-19 in socially vulnerable areas such as favelas, communities, quilombos, or rural hinterlands.
With the vast majority of these actions originating within the communities themselves—independently of public authorities that often ignore vulnerable populations—the map aims not only to provide visibility but also to foster connections between initiatives operating in the same territories.
“The goal is to strengthen the connection between these initiatives, which are dealing with very similar problems and can empower themselves by sharing lessons learned and action tools,” explains Anielle Franco, director of the Marielle Franco Institute, to Favela em Pauta.
How It Works
Developed with support from Twitter, the Mapa Corona nas Periferias allows users to find solidarity actions near their location. These actions range from food and monetary donations to sharing social causes.
Vulnerable territories can also register initiatives on the map through a simple form.
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This article was written by Romullo Baratto. The translation is powered by AI.
