Music & Education Program for Disadvantaged Youths

Summary

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

What is the issue, problem, or challenge?

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

How will this project solve this problem?

Music program includes chorus, ensemble, music lessons. Also provided: education classes; eco-citizenship classes; library; recreational activities: sports, games, educational videos

Potential Long Term Impact

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

Project Message

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

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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