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When They See Themselves: The Power of Representation in EduMais

Why it matters that favela students see people like themselves as teachers and mentors, and how peer mentorship fuels ambition at EduMais.

The Pressure to Work Too Young: Why Support Matters

Many boys in Rio’s favelas feel pushed to leave school and start earning early. See how EduMais helps them stay, finish and build a future.

Serious Game Design: First game concepts are a fact!

Day three of the Serious Game Design course: working with the Game Design Canvas, the students created their very first game concepts.

Jaque is Starting University Following her Long-Term Dream

Jaque, an EduMais graduate, is starting university to study literature in Rio de Janeiro. A long-held dream is coming true.

COVID-19 in the favelas: how is the pandemic affecting residents?

Learn how the spread of COVID-19 in the favelas is having a devastating impact on the residents of Cantagalo and Pavão-Pavãozinho in Rio de Janeiro.

How volunteering helps kids in favelas of Rio de Janeiro

Summer and winter camps give kids in Rio’s favelas a safe, joyful place to learn. See how volunteers make them possible, and how to join.