Brazil

Claudia Dias is a Woman's Rights Advisor at ActionAid Brazil who contracted Covid-19. Here she talks about her experience and how coronavirus has gripped Brazil, a global epicentre of the pandemic.

The global spotlight shone on Rio de Janeiro in Brazil this time last year, where the Olympic and Paralympic Games took over the city. Thousands are descending on this famous city to watch the world's most talented athletes compete for gold. But for sport-mad kids growing up in the poorest parts of Rio, playing their favourite games can be a struggle. Find out how your RideLondon sponsorship can change the lives of kids growing up in Rio de Janeiro.

ActionAid started work in Brazil in 1999. It is the sixth worst-hit country in the world for Covid-19 deaths. Find out more facts and information about Brazil.