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Alcântara is Quilombola!

Step into the vibrant heart of Alcântara's Quilombola communities in the state of Maranhão, Brazil.

Here, age-old traditions and stunning landscapes blend with the unwavering spirit of a people defending their land rights. Experience their rich culture, witness their resilience, and play a crucial role in supporting their fight for a sustainable and sovereign future.

Your involvement is vital. Help us make an impact that lasts.

Learn

We, Quilombolas, are resilient peoples with strong bonds and shared cultural heritage. Our communities formed in the context of struggles against colonialism, the transatlantic slave trade, and its legacies in Brazil.

Today, Quilombos stand as beacons of resistance and solidarity. In Alcântara, we use our social and political power to preserve and celebrate our heritage, despite threats and violations against our territorial rights.

Celebrate

Voices and Visions celebrate our heritage, culture, and experiences in authentic ways. Through oral histories and photo workshops with Quilombola community members – others can begin to understand the deep-rooted connection to collective territory and belonging through identity.

These Voices and Visions shed light on what matters most to us. Through visual and verbal storytelling, we foster counter-narratives to rewrite our history and mobilize social and political capital to advance our rights to self-determination and sovereignty over our territories.

Experience

Explore the vibrant Quilombola communities of Alcântara, where rich cultural diversity and deep-rooted traditions merge with breathtaking landscapes.

Discover the myriad ways that we, Quilombos, have sustained ourselves for centuries through activities such as making manioc flour, ceramics, fishing, and harvesting Babaçu oil—each one of these skills reflecting the resilience and creativity of our communities. Amidst the stunning natural beauty of our homelands, learn about how we remain united in our continued struggle for land rights.

Support

Support us, the Quilombos of Alcântara, and contribute to our enduring fight for land rights. Each donation helps strengthen our capacity to maintain our cultural heritage and continue our vital advocacy efforts.