Train 360 youths for the workplace in Sao Paulo

Dear Donor,

2018 was a tough year.

Brazil is still in a crisis and the Presidential Election process caused much instability in the economy and in the population´s mind. Funds are not easy to find and we´ve been suffering from the consequences of this situation for about two years now.

Given this situation, we had to re-invent ourselves.

We are in the process of moving out of the house we are renting to a cheaper place right in the middle of the Favela do Sapé, a poor community close to where we currently are. This will substantially reduce our fixed costs and will allow us to be better located, right where the demand for free education is strongest.

A new approach is also being adopted in relation to our teaching team. In association with a Refugee NGO,  we are now hiring teachers who are refugees from different countries, but mainly from HAITI and SYRIA, instead of hiring teachers from the market.

That way (albeit modestly) we will be addressing two causes: youngsters that need free education and training to get a job (or a better job) and refugees who are in need of income to live a better life. Refugees are very eager for jobs. They are very professional and are very enthusiastic about the idea of also helping people who, just as them, are in need of a job.

Classes will start in March, after summer vacation. In the meantime, we are working hard on getting funds to continue our activities.

Your assistance is always very valuable and we want to thank you all for what you have done for this cause.

A very HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON to all of you!

With regards,

Maria Helena Dalla Bona

Links:

• Our web site

Dear donors, 

As informed in the previous report, we have taken a recess which should end by October 31.

This has allowed us to reduce costs (three paid employees have temporarily been laid off) . This is giving us time  us time to put ourselves together in terms of finance. During this period we are concentrating solely on fundraising efforts. We have several ideas and actions in the pipeline that will surely give us positive results. The most difficult part is to obtain permanent funding. Should you have any ideas please get in touch with us. We are so proud and satisfied of our organization. It would be a real shame to have to stop.

We will keep you informed as our situation evolves. 

In the meantime, we thank you again for your continued support. 

Sincerely, 

Maria Helena.