Dossier
Drica Santos
Coverage of Drica Santos in the Nexus archive.
João Victor Gonçalvesperson2Red Commandorganization2Street Child World Cuptopic1Rio de Janeiroplace1Street Child United Brazilorganization1Penha complexplace1FIFA World Cuptopic1Street Child World Cuporganization1Penha complex of favelasplace1Ryan Mercedesperson1Rafael Gomesperson1Alemao complex of favelasplace1
- Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccer
Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela gained international recognition and opportunities through soccer, participating in the Street Child World Cup in Mexico and winning the tournament. The Street Child United Brazil project provides an alternative to crime and violence in the favelas, fostering hope and belonging for over 100 youths.
- Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccer
Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela gained international recognition by winning the Street Child World Cup in Mexico. The soccer initiative, active since 2014, provides at-risk youth an alternative to crime and violence in their community.