A Neighborhood, and a Life, Reclaimed
Trash once overflowed the streets of Morro dos Macacos, an impoverished favela in Rio de Janeiro. Regina Maria da Silva's life there was equally bleak—until she embarked on the Coca-Cola backed Clean Project, which removed the refuse and brought new income and dignity to Morro's residents. Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company.
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