favela paintball powerpoint
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Brought to you by Off The Track - Rio
FAVELA PAINTBALL
ACTION PACKED…..
AND GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY
WHAT IS FAVELA PAINTBALL?
• An outdoor paintball field located in the middle of the favela of Santa Marta of Rio de Janeiro
• Groups of 6-20, evenly divided into two teams
• All equipment and transportation included
What to bring?
- Sports clothing
- Closed toed shoes
- An open mind
- A camera
• Andre grew up in a dangerous favela in the north of Rio
• He moved to Santa Marta to marry his wife 10 years ago
• After playing professional paintball, he decided to bring his passion to his community
• Everything we do is intended to give back to this community
• Residents of Santa Marta play at a steep discount and often congregate at the field to socialize
MEET MY BUSINESS PARTNER, ANDRE…
• People who have never been to a favela ask: “Why are you simulating battle in a place that was so recently plagued by violence?”
• In reality, paintball is just a game
• Games build community and bring people together
• People from the community are very supportive of Favela Paintball and often enjoy playing themselves
IS FAVELA PAINTBALL CULTURALLY INSENSITIVE?
COME PLAY AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF
• Telephone: (21) 8194 4059
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.offtrackrio.com
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