Learning outdoors for children of the favelas

Following up on the outdoor learning activities we re-started in April with the Santo Antonio children, we have hosted three impactful events in the Santo Antonio square over the past few months. Our first event, in partnership with the university, the children engaged in educational recycling games. That evening, we transformed the square into an outdoor cinema, screening a real-life documentary about trash collectors in Brazil. It was a powerful moment, as the children came to understand the significance of recycling and saw the human faces behind the process, realizing how their efforts can make a real difference.

To deepen their commitment, we organized a green bazaar event. Each child had the chance to exchange recycling materials for a gift of their choice, be it a game or a piece of clothing. Their smiles and excitement were priceless, as they experienced the joy of giving back to the environment in such a tangible way.

By the end of these events, 100 participants, including children of all ages, had learned how to positively impact their neighborhood and support their community.

With your continued support, we can keep empowering these children to become transformative change agents. Please don't hesitate to share this with friends and family!

Thanks to your contribution, we've made significant progress with our summer camp initiative that kickstarted in December. The exciting news is that we've now extended this project to Santo Antônio! To celebrate Earth Day, we hosted a 3-day event involving 25 children from Santo Antônio and Rocinha favelas, focusing on boosting creativity, teamwork, and community pride. Together, we transformed the Santo Antônio trash center to showcase the importance of positive environmental contributions.

During the event, we engaged the children in clay play and painting ceramic pieces for the trash center on the first day. We then divided them into groups to choose the center's color scheme, and the following day, we put our plan into action by implementing the designs. On the final day, we celebrated our achievements and discussed next steps.

The children, together with residents of Santo Antônio, have expressed interest in learning about recycling and its significance. Now, we want to launch the third phase of this project, aiming to reach out to 500 residents through workshops in schools and public spaces to emphasize the importance of recycling. Your contribution will directly support these efforts, empowering young leaders to care for their environment and create a positive impact.

Thank you for being part of our journey and please share with your friends and family.