Cadasta color logo

Espaço Feminista

Securing Women’s Land Rights in Bonito, Brazil
Location
Funded By
Bonito, Pernambuco, Brazil
UK International Development from the UK government
Project Timeline
Project Area
2021 – 2023
Urban Land Tenure and Gender Inclusion

Project with Cadasta

Espaço Feminista partnered with local authorities to secure women’s land rights in Bonito, documenting 1,400+ families and ensuring 85% of titles include women’s names.
In Bonito, Pernambuco, many families—particularly women—lived for decades without secure land rights. Espaço Feminista took the lead in mapping neighborhoods, identifying tenure insecurity, and partnering with the municipality and local land registry to launch a large-scale regularization effort. With mobile tools and Cadasta’s digital platform, the team collected household data and streamlined titling processes. As a result, over 1,400 families gained legal ownership. Notably, 50% of titles were issued directly to women and 35% were jointly titled, ensuring that 85% of all titles now include women’s names. This project demonstrates how grassroots women’s organizations can drive gender equity and legal recognition through technology and strong local partnerships.

Photos from the Field

DSC_0302-scaled
DSC01350
Espaço Feminista
Espaço Feminista Title 2
Espaço Feminista Title
IMG_6014

Testimonials

85% of the titles being issued include women—this is already a success story.
Gustavo Aldalfo
Mayor of Bonito, Pernambuco
It’s important to have something in your own name, not your partner’s… as a woman, we have a bit more security.
Edvane Maria Da Silva
Project Beneficiary, Bonito Resident
85% of the titles being issued include women—this is already a success story.
Gustavo Aldalfo
Mayor of Bonito, Pernambuco

Additional Information

  1. Video: Documenting Land Rights in Bonito, Brazil!

Espaço Feminista partnered with local authorities to secure women’s land rights in Bonito, documenting 1,400+ families and ensuring 85% of titles include women’s names.