€26,000
Children and young people in serious difficulties
2022-2023
Children and young people in serious difficulties
Brazil
Sponsorship of the art class at the Projeto Uerê school in Rio de Janeiro
The Projeto Uerê is an alternative school located in one of the largest and most violent favelas in Rio de Janeiro, Complexo da Maré. It implements a unique educational model aimed at children and young people aged 5 to 16. Often traumatised by the violence in their environment, they most often suffer from cognitive blocks. The 380 pupils can receive literacy or IT lessons, basic teaching but also music, sport and art lessons, as well as reading classes. Since 2014, the Air France Foundation has helped to fund the art class programme. Art is used in this case as a vehicle for learning, enabling pupils to gain self-confidence despite a difficult environment. Getting involved in art helps the process of improving learning capabilities for pupils in serious difficulties.