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The Remarkable Story of
Luma and Gabriel

União de Mulheres Pro-Melhoramento da Roupa Suja

UMPMRS (Union of Women for the Betterment of Roupa Suja) is a community run non-governmental not for profit organization located in the neighborhood of Roupa Suja, one of the poorest neighborhoods in Rocinha, the largest favela in Latin America.  UMPMRS’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the children and families living in the community of Roupa Suja.  While the daycare provides basic welfare for the community, it has three major functions:

Daycare: Children, ages 4 months to 6 years, from the community, can receive three meals a day, a shower, medical attention and a comfortable loving atmosphere to play and to grow. 
Office of Knowledge: Children, ages 7-15 years, who attend half-day public school come to receive tutoring and extra-curricular activities.
 Women’s Services:  Unites and empowers unemployed mothers from the community through job opportunities, continued education and arts and crafts.