The Sementeiras do Amanhã project is a true refuge for creativity, affection, and new beginnings. Through donated materials, a talented group of women from Vidigal transforms what would be waste into beautiful handicrafts. Our space operates with doors open to the street, acting simultaneously as a production studio and a physical shop for the direct sale of these pieces.

The soul of this project is Professor Ana, who learned the craft of handicraft to support her family and pay for her own college education. Today, having graduated, she gives this knowledge back to the community, teaching other women how to generate extra income. Far beyond income generation, Sementeiras is primarily composed of elderly women. The studio has become a vital support network, serving as a space for welcome, active listening, and socialization to combat boredom, loneliness, and, often, family abandonment.

Sementeiras do Amanhã (Sowers of Tomorrow)

Target Audience

All ages

Schedule

Wednesday, 3pm

Enrollment

Open

Project Objectives

• Combat Loneliness in Old Age: Provide a safe, stimulating, and affectionate environment for elderly women, promoting daily interaction, strengthening bonds, and caring for mental health.

• Promote Income Generation: Empower the women of Vidigal through handicraft training, creating a real alternative for family livelihood and financial independence through product sales in our shop.

• Inspire Through Example: Demonstrate, through Professor Ana’s journey of overcoming challenges, that manual labor and unity are powerful tools for transformation, resilience, and autonomy.

• Foster Sustainability and Art: Transform donated materials into valuable pieces, encouraging a circular economy within the favela and celebrating local culture and talent in a street-facing showcase.