Favela Inc. is a hub of social innovation and entrepreneurship that helps low-income communities cultivate self-sustainable organizations in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro through customized education, incubation and mentorship.
MISSION
To cultivate and incubate sustainable favela-based impact ecosystems that facilitate innovation and access to education, infrastructure and investment for favela-centric startups, non-profits, and institutions.
VISION
To be the largest network in Brazil of social innovation hubs based in low-income communities with at least 75% of all incubated organizations still in existence and self-sustainable.
VALUES
We work with and for the community. We seek first to understand, then to be understood. We empower today to transform tomorrow. We act with passion, purpose and principle.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Adam Newman
President
Rodrigo Viera
Vice President
Allan Modafares
Marketing Diretor
Paulo Minor
Financial Director
FISCAL BOARD
BOARD OF ADVISORS
OUR PARTNERS
Favela Experience
Social Impact Tourism
Planeterra Foundation
Non-profit Tourism
ReNature
Regenerative Agroforestry
Plataforma Impact
Non-profit
Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy
Luxury Travel Company
Youth Climate Leaders
Climate Solutions
Rotman Business School
University of Toronto
London Business School
University of London
English 
Portuguese