With the theme "Struggles and Resistance in the Southern Region," the 4th Meeting of Favelas and Occupations in São Paulo’s South Periphery brought together 110 leaders and community members, the Public Defensor’s Office, housing movements, technical consultancies, universities, and research laboratories at the Metropolitan Curia in Santo Amaro, São Paulo, on June 24, 2024.
The day started with holding hands and dancing in a circle to the music of Zé Vicente. Dona Olga Quiroga led the mystic and invited all to sing “é moradia, moradia é moradia…” Inspired and energized, the opening words resonated loudly: “A moradia é a porta de entrada para todos os outros direitos”.”
The Encontros are opportunities for communities to come together, share their experiences and struggles, and learn from each other. Community-based projects developed in collaboration with academic partners are presented so everybody can engage. Two projects are on display this time: “Calor e Moradia Auto Construida” investigates techniques to counter heat in favelas and occupations, and the “PIU Arco Jurubatuba and ZEIS” visualizes the impacts for favela and occupation dwellers in the Special Zones of Social Interest.