As we come to the end of 2017, I’ve been reflecting on the idea of generosity of spirit. To work in an NGO in war zones and areas of conflict, tests our ability to be the best of who we are. Daily, we are faced with much of the worst of humanity. Reading the Charter […]
Project Abada Capoeira La Paz Location La Paz, Bolivia Target Provide access to the knowledge and benefits of capoeira and use this as an inclusion / training tool for good citizens, which in the future will be leaders and community leaders. Impact It was established in Bolivia in 2009 by initiating work with the CEIFMA […]
Project FICA Capoeira Angola Stockholm Location Stockholm, Sweden Target A majority immigrant community in Stockholm Impact Asa has been practicing Capoeira and training students in Capoeira for over 30 years in Sweden. She has spent significant time in Brazil practicing and learning Capoeira. There, she trained street children and children at the academy in the […]
Project Capoerê by the Association Filhos de Bimba Location Beirut, Lebanon Target Underprivileged young Lebanon people, girls living in an orphanage Timeline/milestones Where we are now Association Filhos de Bimba – Lebanon is working jointly with Fight For Peace (UK) on the organization’s strategic plan. So far they have done the following: 1- SWOT Analysis […]
This project is designed to articulate ties and meetings between public and private organizations and grassroots organizations in the city of Buenos Aires, and to consolidate territorial networks of cooperation to generate knowledge and achieve advocacy in public policies to provide real opportunities for the social reintegration of the vulnerable and excluded population. Project Capoeira […]
Project Capoeira Raízes do Brasil – Ensinando com o Berimbau Location Brazil Target Social integration of the children in Vargem Bonita community Impact The project has created a community where older students take care of the younger ones, helping them with capoeira moves, but also with school work and personal issues. Since to participate in […]