Database research record2025·Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
Quilombo da Gamboa: a luta por moradia na cidade do Rio de Janeiro
Bernardo Riley, Mariana Trotta Dallalana Quintans
InSURgência revista de direitos e movimentos sociais
Urban Farm DB summary
The Quilombo da Gamboa Popular Housing Project in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, originated from social movements' struggle for popular housing. The project secured six Union properties for over 100 families under the My Home My Life Entities Program. Currently, 17 families live in temporary houses while the main project advances. The Quilombo da Gamboa also operates a solidarity kitchen and a community garden, and conducts political and cultural activities supporting surrounding occupations.