KIDS Support Groups in Brazil

In February, the Blue Cross Brazil team had trainings for new group support leaders in Benedito Novo and Florianopolis. Additionally, there was an internal training session for new employees in the prevention sector in Blumenau. The training sessions of new leaders aim to provide assistance to a greater number of children across Brazil. 

Furthermore, the annual internal training involving all Blue Cross Brazil staff members took place in Jaragua. Team-building activities are essential for promoting and strengthening cohesion and trust within a team. Numerous leaders within the KIDS support groups are instrumental in ensuring the program’s success in reaching vulnerable children and offering assistance and care to their families. They provide invaluable guidance during a critical time in one’s life, when behavior and decision-making are particularly susceptible to influence. The dedication and motivation of many staff members enable the ongoing work to expand steadily. Thanks to the collective effort of many, the work in Brazil is expanding and making a greater impact on the lives of numerous individuals. 

In February, a parental guidance group was held at a textile company. It’s crucial to involve parents in the program as they play an essential role in children’s life. The goal is to empower parents and provide them with valuable insights to support their children in leading healthy lives. 

Thanks to your generosity, we can embark on this project with renewed energy and dedication this year, positively transforming the lives of many! Let us carry forward this remarkable project! :) 

The KIDS support groups in Brazil had the opportunity to expand their great work this year! They organized various activities, workshops, games and trainings throughout the year and have reached many people, especially youth. The Blue Cross Brazil has expanded play-based activities around prevention by strengthening life skills of children and young people. Their aim is to empower young people in the groups to make healthy choices, even if alcohol abuse is an issue in their families.

With alcohol and other drugs being a major problem for many people in their communities, KIDS support groups are more important than ever! It is a place where children, as well as parents and other family members, are welcome and receive support in circumstances of social vulnerability. 

Blue Cross Brazil has also worked with indigenous communities this year. This is a very difficult context as they are especially vulnerable to alcohol and other drugs in their communities. Blue Cross Brazil established partnerships to help indigenous people, particularly with regard to the problem of alcoholism in their villages.

In addition, Blue Cross Brazil has trained and motivated many new volunteers and leaders. They have been sensitized to always have an eye of love and hope for the lives of the children and young people who participate in the groups. No matter how vulnerable and difficult the situation may be, people can change through the action of God in their lives!

Thanks to many loyal and generous donors around the world, we can give new hope to many people, including those who are most marginalized and disadvantaged! May you be richly blessed for all that you have given this year to this valuable work in Brazil!