Self-care and sewing as income generation in Cracolândia: Coletivo Tem Sentimento and the practice of harm reduction

Abstract

The purpose of this text is to report the experiences of self-care, sewing and income generation promoted by Coletivo Tem Sentimento for cis, trans and travestis women living on the streets or in vulnerable situations in the territory of Cracolândia, in the center of the city of São Paulo. Supported by a harm reduction perspective, the Collective aims to collaborate in the processes of reclaiming the dignity and autonomy of the beneficiaries served, as well as the promotion and defense of social and political rights that are so important to vulnerable and marginalized populations.