In NE Brazil an influx of tourism and development has led to exploitation, child prostitution and a drug culture. The program aims to return the region's rich musical culture to its marginalized youth
Communities like Canoa Quebrada, rather than benefiting from the growth of development in the area, are often suffering as local labor is exploited and youths are encouraged into prostitution and drugs. In this region of Brazil, famous for its musical heritage, one ex-resident has returned to her roots and joined forces with locals to help set up a music program for 30 disadvantaged youths. Music, education and recreation are combined to bring joy into their lives and hope for a better future
Music program includes chorus, ensemble, music lessons. Also provided: education classes; eco-citizenship classes; library; recreational activities: sports, games, educational videos
Whilst bringing an ongoing sense of fulfillment into children’s lives, the program also seeks to improve education levels and opportunities for income generation and advancement, whilst restoring local cultural traditions to this hard-hit community
Most Brazilians do not have the money to access their culture, let alone pay the bills. In this kind of environment the children lose out. How are the new Gilberto Gils and Tom Jobims going to emerge?
- Nina Mckleroy, Project Secretary
Total Funding Received to Date: $2,686
This project is now in implementation and no longer available for funding. Received funds will be used to accomplish concrete objectives as indicated in the project's "Activities" section. Updates will be posted under the "Project Report" tab as they become available.
Donors' contributions and pledges to this project totaled $2,686 . The original project funding goal was $5,000.
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
Thanks to 53 donors like you, a total of $2,686 was raised for this project on GlobalGiving. Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
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