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CLIENT REQUIREMENTS & KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Local Gangs: The local gangs and drug dealers control or require notice for most

of what happens in Morro do Castro, including buildings, activities, community
celebrations, and other neighborhood events. They currently provide internet
services in Morro do Castro.

Government Groups:
City Government: The local municipal authorities from São Gonçalo and
Niterói help facilitate and support UmRio’s activities within the
community.

State Government: The Rio de Janeiro state government may offer
support, funding, or regulatory guidance for UmRio’s projects.

Research Partners:

FioCruz: A world-renowned health research institution that has
partnered with UmRio to study health impacts on the community, share
data collection and analysis, and inform program development.
Academic and Research Institutions: Universities (currently working
with Oxford and UFRJ) and other research organizations beyond FioCruz
that may collaborate on studies, provide expertise, or support interns and

volunteers.

Funding Sources:

Private Donors: Individuals, foundations, and corporations supporting
UmRio’s mission worldwide.

Government Donors: Government agencies, both local and
international, that provide grants or funding to support UmRio’s specific
projects or their general operations.

Non-Profits: Other non-profits, NGOs, and advocacy groups working in similar
fields or the same geographical area. UmRio has received fairly significant
funding from other NGOs.

Traditional and Social Media: Traditional and social media can raise awareness,
highlight UmRio’s activities, possibly help provide more context for social justice
and inequality in favelas, and highlight the need for climate resilience in favelas
specifically.

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