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Brazil!
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May 20 - June 2, 2013 |
Application Information: |
Application Due Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Project Leader: Aisha Blake
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Project Description: |
The team travels to the rural town of Colinas in northeastern Brazil. They work with the community to build a home for a local family and learn about housing, rural poverty, women's rights, and education. The mornings are spent working on the house at the building site worksite and afternoons are spent visiting various school programs and community organizations. The group learns about the issues facing women and meet with social workers and community organizers focused on women's rights and gender equality. The team also has the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture and and delve into the economic, social and political history of the country. |
Estimated Cost: |
$2,200
"I've never felt so welcomed by a group of people as the team was by the community in Colinas. We were exposed to so many aspects of society which really gave us a comprehensive perspective on social justice issues affecting the community. I personally was so touched by all the women we met who were so willing to share their stories, struggles and small revolutions against injustice."
-Sarah Molinari FCLC '11
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