Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Coopa-Roca Con't.
We developed a thesis sentence together and student who hadn't completed the Grammar Exam 1 took them home (a no no--smile). I returned the others. Tomorrow bring in your book for the book report, along with an outline. Again, we are using the format in the handout for the 3-part essay.
Complete an essay on the theme of "keeping focused," and entrepreneurs, such as Maria Teresa Leal, who leave their comfort zone to help others have better lives. Maria is the hero profiled, however, how are the women design artists heroes as well?
Visit http://www.coopa-roca.org.br/en/index_en.html and http://www.pbs.org/opb/thenewheroes/meet/leal.html
Respond in a three-paragraph essay.
Use the thesis we developed:
Although the women in the collective, Coopa-Roca have a successful business operation, it is not without peril, becasue the favela where they work is the site of armed gang warfare.
Maria Teresa Leal (from pbs.org)
Project: Coopa-Roca
Location: Rio de Janerio, Brazil
Maria Teresa Leal founded Coopa-Roca, a sewing cooperative located in Rocinha, the largest favela (slum) in Rio de Janeiro, in 1981. Nicknamed "Tetê," Leal has a college degree in social science and a license to teach elementary school.
It is unusual for a middle-class or wealthy Brazilian to set foot in a favela. But when Leal visited the favela with her housekeeper, who lived there, she saw that many poor women in the favela were skilled seamstresses — yet they had no opportunity to use their skills to generate income. So she got the idea to start a co-operative, which would recycle fabric remnants to produce attractive quilts and pillows. Gradually, as the women gained experience and developed skills in manufacturing and marketing, the work grew more professional.
In the early 90s Tetê attracted interest from Rio's fashion world, and in 1994 Coopa-Roca began producing clothes for the catwalk. In order to acquire the luxurious fabrics for high-quality designer clothes, Tetê sought out donations. She also convinced fashion designers to teach the women about production skills and trends. Coopa-Roca started getting media attention, which helped Tetê get more fabric and more contracts.
Pieces produced by the co-op are unique, combining a particular type of craftsmanship originated in northern Brazil with luxe fabrics found in couture fashion.
Tetê recently signed a contract with the European clothes manufacturer C&A, which she hopes will allow the co-op to expand its offerings and multiply the number of women who benefit from it.
What Does Coopa Roca Do?
Coopa-Roca's mission is to provide flexible employment opportunities to women from low-income families who live in Rocinha, particularly opportunities for single mothers to work from home.
The co-operative formed as an offshoot from a recycling project involving local children. The first group of women was organized to produce decorative craftwork made with textile remnants and using traditional Brazilian techniques such as drawstring appliqué, crochet, knot work and patchwork.
The co-op employs more than 150 women, most of whom are homemakers who had never worked before. Its office is still based in the middle of the favela. All decisions are made collectively and the women share the responsibilities of production, administration and publicity. Most women work from home, but they come to the office to bring their finished pieces and to get more fabric.
At first the co-op's biggest challenge was finding outlets for their products. As the project has grown, Tetê has been able to focus on training younger women as new leaders in the community. Although conditions in the favela are still difficult, the women say the co-op has given them a chance to improve their quality of life dramatically.
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Complete an essay on the theme of "keeping focused," and entrepreneurs, such as Maria Teresa Leal, who leave their comfort zone to help others have better lives. Maria is the hero profiled, however, how are the women design artists heroes as well?
Visit http://www.coopa-roca.org.br/en/index_en.html and http://www.pbs.org/opb/thenewheroes/meet/leal.html
Respond in a three-paragraph essay.
Use the thesis we developed:
Although the women in the collective, Coopa-Roca have a successful business operation, it is not without peril, becasue the favela where they work is the site of armed gang warfare.
Maria Teresa Leal (from pbs.org)
Project: Coopa-Roca
Location: Rio de Janerio, Brazil
Maria Teresa Leal founded Coopa-Roca, a sewing cooperative located in Rocinha, the largest favela (slum) in Rio de Janeiro, in 1981. Nicknamed "Tetê," Leal has a college degree in social science and a license to teach elementary school.
It is unusual for a middle-class or wealthy Brazilian to set foot in a favela. But when Leal visited the favela with her housekeeper, who lived there, she saw that many poor women in the favela were skilled seamstresses — yet they had no opportunity to use their skills to generate income. So she got the idea to start a co-operative, which would recycle fabric remnants to produce attractive quilts and pillows. Gradually, as the women gained experience and developed skills in manufacturing and marketing, the work grew more professional.
In the early 90s Tetê attracted interest from Rio's fashion world, and in 1994 Coopa-Roca began producing clothes for the catwalk. In order to acquire the luxurious fabrics for high-quality designer clothes, Tetê sought out donations. She also convinced fashion designers to teach the women about production skills and trends. Coopa-Roca started getting media attention, which helped Tetê get more fabric and more contracts.
Pieces produced by the co-op are unique, combining a particular type of craftsmanship originated in northern Brazil with luxe fabrics found in couture fashion.
Tetê recently signed a contract with the European clothes manufacturer C&A, which she hopes will allow the co-op to expand its offerings and multiply the number of women who benefit from it.
What Does Coopa Roca Do?
Coopa-Roca's mission is to provide flexible employment opportunities to women from low-income families who live in Rocinha, particularly opportunities for single mothers to work from home.
The co-operative formed as an offshoot from a recycling project involving local children. The first group of women was organized to produce decorative craftwork made with textile remnants and using traditional Brazilian techniques such as drawstring appliqué, crochet, knot work and patchwork.
The co-op employs more than 150 women, most of whom are homemakers who had never worked before. Its office is still based in the middle of the favela. All decisions are made collectively and the women share the responsibilities of production, administration and publicity. Most women work from home, but they come to the office to bring their finished pieces and to get more fabric.
At first the co-op's biggest challenge was finding outlets for their products. As the project has grown, Tetê has been able to focus on training younger women as new leaders in the community. Although conditions in the favela are still difficult, the women say the co-op has given them a chance to improve their quality of life dramatically.
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Vanessa Dilworth
Professor Sabir
English 201A 8-8:50am
3 November 2010
Rio de Janeiro: Beauty from the Slums
Although the women in collective Coopa-Roca have a successful business operation, it is not without peril because the favela where they work is the site of armed gang warfare. The women are mothers and wives who live in the poverty-riddled city of Rio de Janeiro. They face the difficult task of making designer clothes in the politically torn area of Rocinha, the largest slum in their city. The hundred and fifty women who work for Coopa-Roca operate at their own pace in their own homes. At the time I watched a documentary about them, they were preparing to create 75 pieces for fashion week, the hottest week in fashion. They were busily putting all the materials together with the help of a professional seamstress. Their road to becoming renowned designers however, was not without assistance; a woman by the name of Maria Teresa Leal put the first tailor to the dress.
Nicknamed Tete, the well-to-do woman had a shocking visit to the slums and encountered not only gang warfare but women with astounding embroidery skills. With that visit she developed an idea to gather a group of women together to make clothes with the help of a recycling vendor. From there, the company grew with the help of a high fashion designer, this encounter brought them not only invaluable skills but also the funds to turn their business into the fashion icon that it is today. Tete has also been a great source of strength for the women, as shots ran out as the women worked she told them not to worry and continue their work.
Though they live in the worst slums in Rio de Janeiro, the women of Coopa-Roca have managed to make something out of nothing and provide a way for their families. The mission of Coopa-Roca is to increase awareness and education the small Rio de Janeiro community about how to generate income to create a better life. They have just recently signed a contract with the European manufacturer, C & A, and are hoping to expand. These women are a great example of how perseverance in the face of adversity can change one’s life around and are true heroes in every sense of the word.
Professor Sabir
English 201A 8-8:50am
3 November 2010
Rio de Janeiro: Beauty from the Slums
Although the women in collective Coopa-Roca have a successful business operation, it is not without peril because the favela where they work is the site of armed gang warfare. The women are mothers and wives who live in the poverty-riddled city of Rio de Janeiro. They face the difficult task of making designer clothes in the politically torn area of Rocinha, the largest slum in their city. The hundred and fifty women who work for Coopa-Roca operate at their own pace in their own homes. At the time I watched a documentary about them, they were preparing to create 75 pieces for fashion week, the hottest week in fashion. They were busily putting all the materials together with the help of a professional seamstress. Their road to becoming renowned designers however, was not without assistance; a woman by the name of Maria Teresa Leal put the first tailor to the dress.
Nicknamed Tete, the well-to-do woman had a shocking visit to the slums and encountered not only gang warfare but women with astounding embroidery skills. With that visit she developed an idea to gather a group of women together to make clothes with the help of a recycling vendor. From there, the company grew with the help of a high fashion designer, this encounter brought them not only invaluable skills but also the funds to turn their business into the fashion icon that it is today. Tete has also been a great source of strength for the women, as shots ran out as the women worked she told them not to worry and continue their work.
Though they live in the worst slums in Rio de Janeiro, the women of Coopa-Roca have managed to make something out of nothing and provide a way for their families. The mission of Coopa-Roca is to increase awareness and education the small Rio de Janeiro community about how to generate income to create a better life. They have just recently signed a contract with the European manufacturer, C & A, and are hoping to expand. These women are a great example of how perseverance in the face of adversity can change one’s life around and are true heroes in every sense of the word.
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Joshua Gonzalez
Professor Sabir
English 201A 8a-9a
4 November 2010
The New Heroes: Maria Teresa Leal
In the slums of Rio de Janeiro, Maria Teresa Leal visited the slum named Rocinha, the largest favela. There, she founded a company to help with the local economy where the unemployment rate is twenty percent. In an effort to help change her community she establishes a sewing company called, Coopa Roca. Although the women in the collective, Coopa-Roca have a successful business operation, it is not without peril, because the favela where they work is the site of armed gang warfare.
Nicknamed, “Tetê” she visited Rocinha as a child. She kept coming back over the years. There she notices that the women are skilled seamstresses. She currently employed over 150 women, some working from; she gives the women an opportunity to earn an income to help with their family. The women who she employs get an education and hone in their skills and develop experience in marketing and manufacturing. The women earn their income by the piece, not hourly. It gives them a chance to earn more money than other means.
But during their day at Coopa Roca, they are dealing with daily gun fire during a gang war and a fight with the local police department. As they work, they hear gun fire with semi automatic weapons, but do not seem to flinch. They take a moment to listen to hear how close the attacks are, and continue working. In the midst of all what’s going on with the community and the gang war, these women in the collective, Coopa Roca is a successful business operation. Not without risk, because the favela where they work is the site of an armed gang war.
Professor Sabir
English 201A 8a-9a
4 November 2010
The New Heroes: Maria Teresa Leal
In the slums of Rio de Janeiro, Maria Teresa Leal visited the slum named Rocinha, the largest favela. There, she founded a company to help with the local economy where the unemployment rate is twenty percent. In an effort to help change her community she establishes a sewing company called, Coopa Roca. Although the women in the collective, Coopa-Roca have a successful business operation, it is not without peril, because the favela where they work is the site of armed gang warfare.
Nicknamed, “Tetê” she visited Rocinha as a child. She kept coming back over the years. There she notices that the women are skilled seamstresses. She currently employed over 150 women, some working from; she gives the women an opportunity to earn an income to help with their family. The women who she employs get an education and hone in their skills and develop experience in marketing and manufacturing. The women earn their income by the piece, not hourly. It gives them a chance to earn more money than other means.
But during their day at Coopa Roca, they are dealing with daily gun fire during a gang war and a fight with the local police department. As they work, they hear gun fire with semi automatic weapons, but do not seem to flinch. They take a moment to listen to hear how close the attacks are, and continue working. In the midst of all what’s going on with the community and the gang war, these women in the collective, Coopa Roca is a successful business operation. Not without risk, because the favela where they work is the site of an armed gang war.
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Edwin Peabody
Wanda Sabir
Egl 201A 8-850
3 November 2010
Although the women in collective Coopa-Roca have a successful business operation, it is not without peril because the flabella where they work is the site of armed gang warfare. The women are mothers and wives who struggle with designing clothes in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The women who work for Coopa-Roca work extremely hard despite all of the distractions that occurs due to the war far occurring around them. During the film, the workers were very influenced an encouraged by women named Maria Teresa Leal. Maria visited Rio de Janeiro as a pleasure trip but as she witnesses the life styles and living conditions of the women of Rio de Janeiro she decided to try to help create more opportunity for these women. Maria not only witnessed the violence and dangers of the city but also saw the unbelievable skills and intelligence these women posses. With that visit she developed an idea to gather a group of women together to make clothes with the help of a recycling vendor.
The company began to grow with the help of a high fashion designer. This help resulted in a very high quality business that began to spread throughout the city. Income soon began to flow in the city of Rio de Janeiro. These women became determined workers. Evan when they heard gunshots, they would continue to work. They grew immune to the sound of gunfire and did not let it discourage them nor slow their business down.
Although the living conditions are not the best, the women of Rio de Janeiro have managed to make something out of nothing. The mission of Coopa-Roca is to increase awareness and education the small Rio de Janeiro community about how to generate income to create a better life. CoopaRoca have signed a contract with the European manufacturer, C & A, hoping this will help to expand their business. This film was a perfect example on how one person can make a difference.
Wanda Sabir
Egl 201A 8-850
3 November 2010
Although the women in collective Coopa-Roca have a successful business operation, it is not without peril because the flabella where they work is the site of armed gang warfare. The women are mothers and wives who struggle with designing clothes in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The women who work for Coopa-Roca work extremely hard despite all of the distractions that occurs due to the war far occurring around them. During the film, the workers were very influenced an encouraged by women named Maria Teresa Leal. Maria visited Rio de Janeiro as a pleasure trip but as she witnesses the life styles and living conditions of the women of Rio de Janeiro she decided to try to help create more opportunity for these women. Maria not only witnessed the violence and dangers of the city but also saw the unbelievable skills and intelligence these women posses. With that visit she developed an idea to gather a group of women together to make clothes with the help of a recycling vendor.
The company began to grow with the help of a high fashion designer. This help resulted in a very high quality business that began to spread throughout the city. Income soon began to flow in the city of Rio de Janeiro. These women became determined workers. Evan when they heard gunshots, they would continue to work. They grew immune to the sound of gunfire and did not let it discourage them nor slow their business down.
Although the living conditions are not the best, the women of Rio de Janeiro have managed to make something out of nothing. The mission of Coopa-Roca is to increase awareness and education the small Rio de Janeiro community about how to generate income to create a better life. CoopaRoca have signed a contract with the European manufacturer, C & A, hoping this will help to expand their business. This film was a perfect example on how one person can make a difference.
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: 9:27 PM
Joanne Africano
Professor Sabir
English 201A 8-8:50am
6 November 2010
The New Heros: Maria Teresa Leal
Although the women in the collective Coopa Roca have a successful business (operation), it us not without peril because the favela where they work is the site of armed gan warfare. Coopa Roca is to support women who live in the slums and need work. Good thing is that if the women have children and they need to care for them, they are aloud to stay home and work from there. Tete (nickname of Maria) is the founder and coordinator of Coopa Roca, which was started in 1987.
In Rio De Janeiro, 1/3 of its people live in the slums of Rocinah, and there is a lot of trafficking going on. Rocinah is controlled by the traffickers. And about 20% of the people there are unemployed.
The movie showed that Leal has been traveling to Rocinah since 1981. The women of the organization were creating fashion dresses, skirts, etc, for a fashion show that was going to tae place in Sao Paulo. They needed to create 75 pieces and they get paid by each piece that they sew. Even when war was going on around their building areas, they were strived to get everything done. They finished everything and within time, made it to the fashion show, which was they first fashion show that they all have ever been to out of the many they created designs for.
Professor Sabir
English 201A 8-8:50am
6 November 2010
The New Heros: Maria Teresa Leal
Although the women in the collective Coopa Roca have a successful business (operation), it us not without peril because the favela where they work is the site of armed gan warfare. Coopa Roca is to support women who live in the slums and need work. Good thing is that if the women have children and they need to care for them, they are aloud to stay home and work from there. Tete (nickname of Maria) is the founder and coordinator of Coopa Roca, which was started in 1987.
In Rio De Janeiro, 1/3 of its people live in the slums of Rocinah, and there is a lot of trafficking going on. Rocinah is controlled by the traffickers. And about 20% of the people there are unemployed.
The movie showed that Leal has been traveling to Rocinah since 1981. The women of the organization were creating fashion dresses, skirts, etc, for a fashion show that was going to tae place in Sao Paulo. They needed to create 75 pieces and they get paid by each piece that they sew. Even when war was going on around their building areas, they were strived to get everything done. They finished everything and within time, made it to the fashion show, which was they first fashion show that they all have ever been to out of the many they created designs for.
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: 10:07 AM
Adalie Villalobos
Professor Sabir
English 201B 8-9a.m
6 November 2010
The New Heros: Maria Teresa Leal
Although the women in the collective, Coopa-Roca have a successful business operation, it is not without peril, because the favela where they work is the site of armed gang warfare. The women who work in the favela are heroes as well because they work under conditions that no one would want to work in. They overcome all of the obstacles that are thrown their way. They live in the slums of Brazil while there is still the site of armed gang warfare. These women are strong and are indeed focused on what is important to them, making couture clothing.
The mothers and wives that work under these conditions are heroes as well as Maria Teresa Leal because they both are working hard to get what they want. They both have overcome the obstacle thrown their way, big or small. For example, Maria Teresa Leal went into an area that not even people who live in Brazil would go into. Leal is a brave woman who is willing to do a lot for what she feels is right. The mothers and wives who work in the co-operative are very brave as well because they have to work in an area that is unsafe and life threatening. These women are absolutely brave, courageous, strong, and great role models for those women who feel they cannot achieve their goals. If these women can do this much in the conditions they live in, then many women could do this as well.
Coopa-Roca has signed a contract with the European manufacturer, C & A, giving them a great opportunity to show what they have worked so hard for. This opportunity is amazing for them because people who do not have the disadvantages that they have would do a lot for this amazing opportunity. Maria Teresa Leal is a great hero who has given the mothers and wives who work in the co-operative an opportunity of a lifetime. These women have shown their greatest and hard work to top designers and have a chance at making it big. Hopefully they will get a chance to work in an area that is not so life threatening and get to work in an area that is safe and will give them an even better chance to become greater.
Professor Sabir
English 201B 8-9a.m
6 November 2010
The New Heros: Maria Teresa Leal
Although the women in the collective, Coopa-Roca have a successful business operation, it is not without peril, because the favela where they work is the site of armed gang warfare. The women who work in the favela are heroes as well because they work under conditions that no one would want to work in. They overcome all of the obstacles that are thrown their way. They live in the slums of Brazil while there is still the site of armed gang warfare. These women are strong and are indeed focused on what is important to them, making couture clothing.
The mothers and wives that work under these conditions are heroes as well as Maria Teresa Leal because they both are working hard to get what they want. They both have overcome the obstacle thrown their way, big or small. For example, Maria Teresa Leal went into an area that not even people who live in Brazil would go into. Leal is a brave woman who is willing to do a lot for what she feels is right. The mothers and wives who work in the co-operative are very brave as well because they have to work in an area that is unsafe and life threatening. These women are absolutely brave, courageous, strong, and great role models for those women who feel they cannot achieve their goals. If these women can do this much in the conditions they live in, then many women could do this as well.
Coopa-Roca has signed a contract with the European manufacturer, C & A, giving them a great opportunity to show what they have worked so hard for. This opportunity is amazing for them because people who do not have the disadvantages that they have would do a lot for this amazing opportunity. Maria Teresa Leal is a great hero who has given the mothers and wives who work in the co-operative an opportunity of a lifetime. These women have shown their greatest and hard work to top designers and have a chance at making it big. Hopefully they will get a chance to work in an area that is not so life threatening and get to work in an area that is safe and will give them an even better chance to become greater.
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: 10:23 AM
Adalie Villalobos
Professor Sabir
English 201B 8-9a.m
6 November 2010
The New Heros: Maria Teresa Leal
Although the women in the collective, Coopa-Roca have a successful business operation, it is not without peril, because the favela where they work is the site of armed gang warfare. The women who work in the favela are heroes as well because they work under conditions that no one would want to work in. They overcome all of the obstacles that are thrown their way. They live in the slums of Brazil while there is still the site of armed gang warfare. These women are strong and are indeed focused on what is important to them, making couture clothing.
The mothers and wives that work under these conditions are heroes as well as Maria Teresa Leal because they both are working hard to get what they want. They both have overcome the obstacle thrown their way, big or small. For example, Maria Teresa Leal went into an area that not even people who live in Brazil would go into. Leal is a brave woman who is willing to do a lot for what she feels is right. The mothers and wives who work in the co-operative are very brave as well because they have to work in an area that is unsafe and life threatening. These women are absolutely brave, courageous, strong, and great role models for those women who feel they cannot achieve their goals. If these women can do this much in the conditions they live in, then many women could do this as well.
Coopa-Roca has signed a contract with the European manufacturer, C & A, giving them a great opportunity to show what they have worked so hard for. This opportunity is amazing for them because people who do not have the disadvantages that they have would do a lot for this amazing opportunity. Maria Teresa Leal is a great hero who has given the mothers and wives who work in the co-operative an opportunity of a lifetime. These women have shown their greatest and hard work to top designers and have a chance at making it big. Hopefully they will get a chance to work in an area that is not so life threatening and get to work in an area that is safe and will give them an even better chance to become greater.
Professor Sabir
English 201B 8-9a.m
6 November 2010
The New Heros: Maria Teresa Leal
Although the women in the collective, Coopa-Roca have a successful business operation, it is not without peril, because the favela where they work is the site of armed gang warfare. The women who work in the favela are heroes as well because they work under conditions that no one would want to work in. They overcome all of the obstacles that are thrown their way. They live in the slums of Brazil while there is still the site of armed gang warfare. These women are strong and are indeed focused on what is important to them, making couture clothing.
The mothers and wives that work under these conditions are heroes as well as Maria Teresa Leal because they both are working hard to get what they want. They both have overcome the obstacle thrown their way, big or small. For example, Maria Teresa Leal went into an area that not even people who live in Brazil would go into. Leal is a brave woman who is willing to do a lot for what she feels is right. The mothers and wives who work in the co-operative are very brave as well because they have to work in an area that is unsafe and life threatening. These women are absolutely brave, courageous, strong, and great role models for those women who feel they cannot achieve their goals. If these women can do this much in the conditions they live in, then many women could do this as well.
Coopa-Roca has signed a contract with the European manufacturer, C & A, giving them a great opportunity to show what they have worked so hard for. This opportunity is amazing for them because people who do not have the disadvantages that they have would do a lot for this amazing opportunity. Maria Teresa Leal is a great hero who has given the mothers and wives who work in the co-operative an opportunity of a lifetime. These women have shown their greatest and hard work to top designers and have a chance at making it big. Hopefully they will get a chance to work in an area that is not so life threatening and get to work in an area that is safe and will give them an even better chance to become greater.
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: 10:23 AM
Mayra S. Cortez
Professor Sabir
English 201A 8-850am
10 november 2010
The New Heros: Maria Teresa Leal
Women in Coopa Roca have a rocketing business, it us not without peril because the favela where they work is in a ground where their is an armed gang warfare going on. Coopa Roca is to support women who want to move up from nothing in the slums and work to feed their familys and do something productive and that will make an impact in the fashion business.positive thing is that if the women have many children and they need to care for them, they may stay home and work there. Maria is the founder and coordinator of Coopa Roca.
In Rio De Janeiro, one third of the people live in the ghetto of Rocinah, and there is drug trafficking constantly going on. And about 20% of the people there are unemployed.
Leal has been visiting Rocinah since 1981. The women of the organization were create fashion dresses, skirts, for a fashion show that was going to tae place in Sao Paulo. They need to create 75 pieces. Even when bullets were flying they ignored it and continued to get everything done. finishing everything in time they made it to the fashion show. They stood infront of the stage gladly.
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Professor Sabir
English 201A 8-850am
10 november 2010
The New Heros: Maria Teresa Leal
Women in Coopa Roca have a rocketing business, it us not without peril because the favela where they work is in a ground where their is an armed gang warfare going on. Coopa Roca is to support women who want to move up from nothing in the slums and work to feed their familys and do something productive and that will make an impact in the fashion business.positive thing is that if the women have many children and they need to care for them, they may stay home and work there. Maria is the founder and coordinator of Coopa Roca.
In Rio De Janeiro, one third of the people live in the ghetto of Rocinah, and there is drug trafficking constantly going on. And about 20% of the people there are unemployed.
Leal has been visiting Rocinah since 1981. The women of the organization were create fashion dresses, skirts, for a fashion show that was going to tae place in Sao Paulo. They need to create 75 pieces. Even when bullets were flying they ignored it and continued to get everything done. finishing everything in time they made it to the fashion show. They stood infront of the stage gladly.
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