In an impoverished hinterland of Brazil, inequality is fought with creativity and resilience

Selma Jesús de Souza promotes community work that brings social, environmental and quality-of-life improvements to her village and her territory. This includes the manufacture of acoustic insulation panels from wild cane fibre, as well as a multitude of initiatives aimed at empowering young (...)Read the full article

By Guilherme Oliveira, Morena Pérez Joachin

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