Children aged 10-14 should be learning, drawing, socialising, playing. There should not be 5 million in Brazil along who are already working. These children deserve a childhood like anyone else.

8 DAYS TO GO! Remember to set up your fundraising page for #favelafebruary so that your friends and family can donate. Visit justgiving.com/thefavelafound… ukfundraising #volunteer #donate #nonprofit #charity #fundraising #ngo #philanthropy #nonprofitorganization #brazil #favelas

Will be sharing my challenge soon, watch this space…

3 DAYS TO GO! There's 27 stars on the Brazil flag, so we ask you to donate/raise £27 in Feb to support people living in Brazil's favelas. £27 could fund 7 kids' school day-trip to a museum! Setup your fundraising page or donate at justgiving.com/thefavelafound… #favelafebruary

BRAZIL NEWS: Favelas often face daily challenges other communities don't, like receiving parcels! To combat this a Sao Paulo start-up, Favela Xpress, is aiming to break down barriers these communities face by launching an express delivery service! uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/brazil-fa…

Favela February starts tomorrow! Could you fundraise £27 or donate to support educational projects in Brazil’s favelas?

DAY 1! THANK YOU to all who have begun their #favelafebruary fundraising today! visit justgiving.com/thefavelafound… for those that are yet to begin! We'll be sharing everyone's efforts throughout the month!

Thank you everyone who is supporting Favela February!!

We are going to be giving you some FUNdraising ideas everyday in #favelafebruary

B is for BINGO! If the phrase “2 little ducks” brings a smile to your face then bingo could be the activity for you! Start your #favelafebruary fundraising page at justgiving.com/thefavelafound… #volunteer #donate #nonprofit #causes #charity #nonprofitorganization #brazil #favelas

C is for Cinema Night! Host your favourite film in the school hall, your living room, or the local cinema – don’t forget the popcorn! Start your #favelafebruary fundraising page at justgiving.com/thefavelafound… #volunteer #donate #nonprofit #charity #fundraise #brazil #favelas

D is for Dress Up! (Or dress down) Whether it’s for Halloween, Carnival, or ‘just because...’! Donate and collect money at work or school. Start your #favelafebruary fundraising page at justgiving.com/thefavelafound… #donate #nonprofit #fundraise #charityevent #brazil #favelas

E is for Ebay! Unwanted gift? Roller-skates gathering dust? Or having a spring clean? Sell your pre-loved items online or have a jumble-sale to raise funds! Donate or start your #favelafebruary fundraising page at justgiving.com/thefavelafound… #fundraise #donate #charity #favelas

F is for Favela! Host a Brazilian themed party! Take inspiration from traditional street food, BBQs, Caipirinhas, and some samba for good measure! Start your #favelafebruary fundraising page at justgiving.com/thefavelafound… #volunteer #donate #nonprofit #charity #brazil #favelas

G is for Give It Up! Chocolate, alcohol, the morning latte… donate the money you save and ask your friends to sponsor you! Donate or start your #favelafebruary fundraising page at justgiving.com/thefavelafound… #fundraise #donate #nonprofit #volunteer #charity #brazil #favelas

H is for Head Shave! A classic fundraiser, but will you brave it? Set yourself a target and if you reach it – off come the locks! Donate or start your #favelafebruary fundraising page at justgiving.com/thefavelafound… #volunteer #donate #nonprofit #charity #change #brazil #favelas

J is for Journey! Set yourself a challenge and raise money for every mile you make! Alternatively, walk or cycle to work and donate the money you save on your commute! Donate or start your #favelafebruary fundraising page at justgiving.com/thefavelafound… #donate #charity #favelas

K is for Kick About! Football!!! Brazil’s national pastime, and let’s face it, a lot of fun. Organise a match with your friends or colleague and raise money! Donate or start your #favelafebruary fundraising page at justgiving.com/thefavelafound… #fundraise #donate #charity #favelas

I have teamed up with Henry and Lucy to complete a triathlon of epic proportions to support The Favela Foundation’s 27 challenge! With one week to go we still have over 100km to get through but hope that some donations coming in could motivate us over the line! justgiving.com/fundraising/pa…

LESS THAN 1 WEEK TO GO! Trustee Patrick Gibbs is running the TCS London Marathon , fundraising for TFF. Patrick is almost at his goal, raising vital funds for educational and social projects in Brazil’s favelas. You can donate below! justgiving.com/fundraising/pa…