Brazil
BrazilWhat we do
The Walkability Institute (Instituto Caminhabilidade) is a non-profit organization led by women and founded in 2012 that, driven by the urgency of achieving gender equality and addressing the climate crisis, develops walkable cities with citizen participation.
It does this through two lines of action, promoting the culture of walking and humanizing cities, integrating five action areas:
- Education and information
- Research and consulting
- Networks and events
- Urban projects
- Advocacy and partnerships
Our Mission and Vision
Vision for cities
Cities where people and walking are a priority so that walking is the best option to move around. We want walkable cities!
Walkability creates fair environments, where differences in the quality of life are minimal, by ensuring access, collaboration, sustainability, safety, inclusivity, health, and dynamism for all people – regardless of age, gender, race, income, creed, origin, and physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
Vision as an institute
As an organization, we aim to guide the development of cities through walkability and become a reference for the transformation of cities into fairer environments, with optimism for the future and the ability to act in the present. We want to always be an innovative organization, willing to amplify knowledge and interdisciplinarity with issues essential for a just and sustainable development.
Mission
- To promote the transformation and co-construction of walkable urban environments at various scales, especially in marginalized territories, collaboratively and prioritizing vulnerable populations
- To create pathways for participation and dialogue between civil society and the public and private sectors to propose transformative solutions
- To drive and expand networks, bringing together more people and perspectives