Meu quintal é a rua | Fernanda Cordeiro | TEDxJacareí

Community Development & Social Impact - Cultura no Morro, founded in 2013, is a socio-cultural space in Jardim Pedraar, a marginalized neighborhood in Jacareí, aiming to address social needs [4] - The community faced a lack of basic infrastructure, with piped water only arriving in 2001, almost 8 years after the neighborhood's establishment [5] - Despite challenges, the community has a history of cultural activities and celebrations organized by residents [5] - The community emphasizes collective action and mutual support, encapsulated in the motto "from us to us" [5][15] - The community uses the streets as an extension of their homes, fostering a sense of community and play among children [16] Educational Initiatives & Empowerment - The establishment of the Ler para Crescer community library in 2015, with over 4,000 titles, transformed the territory through reading [12][13] - The library has inspired young volunteers to pursue higher education, with graduates entering fields like pedagogy, nutrition, psychology, nursing, and medicine [14] - Informal art and education initiatives have played a significant role in shaping the aspirations and educational paths of young people in the community [3][17] Personal Dedication & Transformation - The speaker's personal experiences and observations of social inequalities motivated her to pursue a career in social work [10] - The speaker emphasizes the transformative power of dedicating time and effort to the community beyond one's immediate family [15][18]