Founded in January 1993 in the Vigário Geral community, the Grupo Cultural Afro Reggae (AfroReggae Cultural Group) has developed social-cultural projects aimed at offering alternatives for young residents of the slums, to becoming involved in the drug trafficking system. These projects take place in 4 communities in Rio de Janeiro and also in Minas Gerais, with the 'Projeto Juventude e Polícia' (Youth and the Police project). In addition, the group forms the band AfroReggae, a theatre company, a dance and music company and other bands.