Danika Egland, known as the Anja das Favelas, or "Angel of the Favelas," was a Norwegian activist who gained immense popularity in Rio, Brazil, for her work bringing medicine, food, and money to the people of the city's favelas, including the notorious Cidade dos Anjos. The daughter of a Norwegian diplomat, Egland preached education and independence for the oppressed. She was as distrusted by the leaders of the favelas as she was beloved by the residents, though they dared not touch her due to her status among the people and her powerful father.