“A street named after a Brazilian activist in the heart of Champs-sur-Marne?” you might wonder. This is Rue Chico Mendes, a tribute to a man who fought tirelessly for the Amazon rainforest. Thousands of miles away from the lush Amazon basin, Rue Chico Mendes stands as a symbol of global environmental awareness. Chico Mendes, born in 1944, dedicated his life to defending the rainforest. He fought bravely against deforestation and for the rights of rubber tappers. Tragically, his activism led to his assassination in 1988. Though his life was cut short, his legacy lives on in places like this. Rue Chico Mendes is a testament to the fact that environmental struggles are not confined by borders. They are global concerns that demand our attention and action.
Église Notre-Dame de l’Air
Beneath what appears to be a simple stone and wood structure lies a history interwoven with faith aviation and community.