Campo

Emerged in 1987, with the idea of strengthening low-income grass-roots community groups within the greater Rio de Janeiro area, and in doing so encouraging a better quality of life and a more involved citizenry. Among its founders are several people that were engaged in social work and many who worked alongside the Catholic Church, especially with the Catholic organization, Network of Ecclesiastical Communities (CEBs). They believed that through mobilization and consciousness building, especially of youth, communities could be strengthened and developed. The objective of Campo´s team has always been to “learn to fish” with the communities.

The Mission

To support grassroots community-based organizations, strengthening community organization into a transformative force that contributes to the broadening of citizenship and an improved quality of life.

 

 

Publications

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Campo via e.mail.

 

 

 

 

Cooperative offers services in the areas of civil construction, sewing, cooking and general services.

Self-Management and Self-Sustenance

Are essential to the Campo philosophy, along with stimulating the participation of community leaders and sustainable activities in order that community groups guarantee their own existence. To achieve this goal there are two stages. The first phase is the “love affair” between Campo and community groups. During this period, Campo explores the objectives of the community and evaluates the viability of the proposed project(s). A successful “love affair” results in “marriage”. When the project begins to produce results, Campo’s involvement intensifies; always keeping in mind the essential objectives of the project.