Meet Thiago Firmino de Oliveira, a Santa Marta Favela leader turning challenges into change! 🏙️ Inspired by global health practices, Thiago mobilized volunteers to disinfect streets twice weekly during the pandemic—proving grassroots action saves lives.
#FavelaStrong Movement
Using donations from local residents, Thiago’s team buys cleaning supplies and tackles narrow alleys in Brazil’s second-largest city. ‘We’re showing the world that neglected neighborhoods can lead their own solutions,’ he says. 🧼✨
Why It Matters
Rio’s favelas, often overlooked, face overcrowding and limited resources. Thiago’s story isn’t just about sanitizing streets—it’s a blueprint for community resilience worldwide. 🌍❤️
