Catalytic Communities (CatComm) is an empowerment, communications, think tank, and advocacy NGO working since 2000 in support of Rio’s favelas at the intersection of sustainable community development, human rights, local-global networks, communications, and urban planning. CatComm supports and empowers residents of informal settlements, evolving strategically to support their needs as they arise. Don't miss our 2019 Annual Reports: Full report w/ intro—www.bit.ly/2019CatCommReport RioOnWatch—www.bit.ly/2019ROWReport Sustainable Favela Network—www.bit.ly/2019SFNReport Favela Community Land Trust—www.bit.ly/2019CLTReport