Can Art Change the World? Foundation (CACTW) Fund of BrazilFoundation

Empowering communities through art, education, and health support

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Can Art Change the World? Foundation (CACTW), founded by French artist JR, is a nonprofit organization that creates and supports community-based art projects using storytelling, public art, and participatory education to foster belonging and social change.

In Rio de Janeiro, our main project, Casa Amarela Providência, based in Morro da Providência, offers free and accessible programs in art, education, health, and culture for underserved communities.

 

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Our Program

Over 210 families are impacted annually at Casa Amarela Providência.

Over 1.200 classes per year for children, youth and women.

“Casa Amarela is a place where I study, play, eat, and do much more… I learn, take boxing and afro dance class… I feel so much joy here! And, this expression spreads throughout the yellow house and reaches the point of the moon!” – Zayan Henrique Nunes da Silva Joaquim, 8 Years Old

Casa Amarela Providência is a Community Center of Culture, Education and Arts for residents of all ages within the first favela of Brazil, Morro da Providência in Rio de Janeiro. Founded by French artist JR and Brazilian photographer Maurício Hora in 2009, it is the first flagship program of the Can Art Change the World? Foundation.

The fund will directly benefit local children, teens, and women by supporting free access to quality programs in arts, education, health, and entrepreneurship. All contributions will go exclusively to Casa Amarela Providência’s ongoing community initiatives and infrastructure.

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Since its early work with the Women Are Heroes project in 2009 and the recognition of the 2011 TED Prize, the Can Art Change the World? Foundation has been at the forefront of global, community-driven initiatives. Inspired by the vision and legacy of French artist JR, CACTW channels the power of creativity to bring people together, strengthen local networks, and spark meaningful change. We design and support educational and cultural programs that encourage personal development, collective healing, and social transformation.

From the favelas of Rio to prisons in California, our work builds long-term partnerships and fosters civic participation. Through a participatory model, we amplify local voices in more than 154 countries, advancing projects rooted in justice, culture, and learning. Along the way, we have partnered with institutions such as the United Nations, Emerson Collective, Chanel Foundation, Centre Pompidou, and the Brooklyn Museum.

Main Programs:

  • Casa Amarela Providência (children, youth and women in Rio’s favelas)
  • Inside Out Project (global communities)
  • Global Prison Art Program (people impacted by the criminal legal system worldwide)

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BrazilFoundation retains exclusive legal responsibility for all donations. The foundation considers donor recommendations after ensuring that grantees qualify for charitable funding under U.S. and Brazilian laws. 

U.S.: BrazilFoundation is a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Tax Code, EIN 13-4131482. Contributions to BrazilFoundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. 

Brazil: BrazilFoundation is a nonprofit organization, designated as a Public Interest Civil Society Organization (OSCIP, as per its initials in Portuguese) under Law 9.790/99, Ministry of Justice file no. 08071.000389/2004/01, Corporate Taxpayer Registration No. 04.839.572/0001-10. A donation receipt will be issued for donations made in Brazilian reais upon request.

We encourage all donors to consult with their financial or tax advisor to understand the specific tax implications of their contribution.