€6,000
Children and young people in serious difficulties
2023-2024
Children and young people in serious difficulties
Brazil
Sponsorship of the art class at Projeto Uerê school in Rio de Janeiro.
Projeto Uerê is an alternative school implementing a unique educational model for children and young people living in one of the biggest and most violent favelas in Rio de Janeiro. Traumatized by their violent surroundings, they suffer from learning difficulties. The 380 pupils, aged 5 to 16, attend half-day classes in literacy and IT, basic education as well as music, sport and art classes. Brazil has been facing a political and social crisis for several years, exacerbated by the global health crisis. Projeto Uerê aims to provide these children with every opportunity to build a brighter future and educate them about citizenship. The Air France Foundation sponsors the art class programme, which is designed to be fun and educational. The classes incorporate a teaching method tailored to children and young people with cognitive learning difficulties. Art is used as a vehicle for learning, allowing them to build self-confidence.