By Maria Helena Dalla Bona | Director
Dear donors,
Our financial situation is going through difficult times. In effect, we are suffering from a recent change in Brazilian legislation on fiscal incentives. This has forced us to gear up to find other sources of funding. Of course, YOUR contributions are essential to the continuing of our activities and we thank you for what you have done so far and will continue to do in the future to help our cause.
On the other hand, after two years in our new location, our entity has become very popular in the neighborhood and the demand for new applications is increasing every day. The quality of our courses is being recognized by all of those who take them. The students are suprised that the courses not only teach them skills but also teach them how to work in group, how to use respect, posture and citizenship.
When Carla applied for the Administrative Assistant course, she was accompanied by her boyfriend Eduardo (not the real names). And when Eduardo saw the contents of the course, he also applied. Eduardo has finished high school, but is unemployed and has no money to pay for a specializing course. Now both are taking the course together. This is so encouraging!
Unfortunately, we can no longer accept new students due to the reduction in funding and this is very frustrating!
We want to give more youths like the young man on the photo, Carla and Eduardo the opportunity to grow professionally and live with dignity! So be assured that we are doing our best to resolve this temporary problem in the best possible manner! Contributions are coming in very different manners. As an example, recently the French Consulate has donated us all of its used furniture which we were able to sell at good value using an online sales site.
We will spare no effort to continue our mission.
Thank you alll for your support.
With Gratitude,
Maria Helena
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