Atleta Bom de Nota

Firstly I want to say a massive thanks and we really appreciate the support from Brazil. Since the first Brazil Day video was released the reaction has been unbelievable. We have done a couple TV interviews, we have featured on websites and in an online magazine. We receive messages of support and offers of help when we will arrive. We also have some great Brazilian friends here in Newcastle who have helped in many different ways. It is brilliant for us!

The purpose of this blog update is to explain a bit about a project that is already going on in Curitiba.There will be some things when we arrive that might be new or we can develop, however it is important to highlight the good work that is already going on within the city.

http://www.atletabomdenota.yolasite.com/

This project started in 2007 as a group of volunteers offer the opportunity for young people from 7 to 17 years to progress through sport, culture and education. They currently serve 180 young people from low income families with the focus on family, community and education. The main purpose is that young people are not left on the streets in an environment that may involve drugs or crime.

The young people in this project already have achieved:

• good results at school
• improved discipline
• respect for each other and family
• improved learning
• a better future

Please see these video's with the project in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3JCVoDkjYnw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pzNJuTyzAX4

It is something we look forward to being involved with, but also to help us learn about the city when we first arrive!

Obrigado Gil.