Training for Youth with Disabilities in Brazil

Globalgiving: proyecto de jóvenes con discapacidad en Brasil.

The Trust for the Americas is committed to help people living in vulnerable situations transcend themselves and find the opportunities for a better quality of living. The POETA Social Franchise program trains people from vulnerable communities in digital literacy, computer science, job readiness skills and offers guidance for economic opportunities.

Here at the organization, we like to highlight our beneficiaries’ success stories and discover in what way we are helping them. Thanks to our partner’s contributions, we were able to help Marlon overcome his disability and guide him into achieving his goals.

Marlon is a 19-year-old young man with a physical disability. He comes from a humble family. He lived with his parents, a sister and an aunt, in the vicinity of the Casa Verde neighborhood, São Paulo. He now lives alone in Tatuapé, East Zone of São Paulo.

At the age of 16, he started at law school and is currently in the middle of the major. He became aware of POETA in March 2015 when he entered the Learning Program. During his time in POETA, he learned basic computer skills and worked during his training.

Marlon always stood out for his commitment and quality of work. His ability to deal with colleagues proved that he knew about teamwork. In POETA, he learned to do spreadsheets in Excel and apply it in Citibank. Courses such as Entrepreneurship, Formal and Informal Communications and Customer Service also made a difference in his performance.

During the months he was in his theoretical and practical training, Marlon showed a lot of content and a great performance regarding assigned tasks. He was highly praised by the bank manager because of his highly demanding activities and the complexity of the work.

He quit his job as an intern in Citibank when he got a job as a Junior Auditor in one of the world's largest auditing firms - Deloitte Brazil Audit and Consultancy. Marlon said he would never have achieved this without the help of POETA.

Marlon plans to continue law school, specializing in the area of investment. By doing this, he can maintain a connection with the financial market, where he started as an intern.

We hope that with your donations, we get to help more people every day and to keep writing more stories such as Marlon´s.

Links:

• The Trust for the Americas

Here at the Trust for the Americas, we are happy to share the stories behind our efforts. Which wouldn’t have been possible without the convergence of multiple actors. Here at our Organization, we know the importance of highlighting accomplishments of our partners, as they are extremely valuable when it comes to materializing an opportunity. Thanks to AVAPE and UNILEHU, and every donation made, the Trust was able to accomplish this year’s goals so far.

Djully, is 26 years old, and lives with her husband João and her 8 year old daugther. Djully suffered a genetic condition that resulted in a physical disability, which unfortunately got worse during her pregnancy, and left herin need of a wheelchair to get around. Thus, this has not stopped her from learning and dreaming of becoming a graphic designer. She approached the POETA Center because of her interest in taking the Basic Computer course. Since then, she’s also taken the Personal Finance and Preparation for the World of Work courses, which have helped her find a job. With this job, she is saving up to pay for her university studies.

"The courses at the POETA Center have helped me learn how to use image editing software which will be helpful in my future, and POETA has also positively impacted in my family", Djully remarks. In the future, while continuing to work, she hopes to be able to take more courses.

With your help, the POETA Social Franchise will be able to continue to work for the social and economic inclusion of vulnerable populations in the Americas in this coming year, fighting to achieve more rights for more people.

Links:

• Visit The Trust for the Americas website!