The largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil is the home of a multicultural population of more than 200 million. Although the country possesses a vast wealth of natural resources and is among the 10 largest economies in the world, Brazil ranks 13th worldwide in economic inequality.
A significant proportion of the population suffers from discrimination, prejudice, and extreme income inequality. About 10 million people live below the international poverty line, and 50 percent of them are Brazilian children. Challenges include inadequate education, poor health care and lack of housing.
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To strengthen family and community bonds, ChildFund and our local partners offer workshops on children’s rights, development and protection, as well as community events and home visits from trained staff, who teach caregivers about child care, nutrition and social opportunities for their children. ChildFund also supports preschools and day care centers to serve as healthy environments for child development. In 2015, ChildFund Brazil’s “Taking Care of the First Years of Life” program benefited more than 8,200 children in 31 areas.
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ChildFund Brazil promotes access to high-quality education and works closely with schools, offering awareness workshops with the school community on topics such as inclusive and democratic education, child empowerment within school life and the role of the family in education. Family and community environment workshops promote a culture of peace and help reduce violence in schools. Schools also receive support for the formation and strengthening of school councils, with effective participation of children, adolescents and parents.
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For Brazilian teens and young adults, ChildFund offers awareness and learning workshops on themes related to the rights of children, with the aim of strengthening their understanding of their rights. We also support efforts to combat violence against youth, encouraging dialogue and civic involvement. Youth groups and networks open the way for them to participate in campaigns, movements and decision-making processes at the community, municipal and regional levels, and in partnership with civil society. Brazilian youth also learn about citizenship, leadership and the labor market. More than 12,000 teens took part in “Skilled and Involved Youth” projects in Brazil in 2015.
