Brazil
In 2012, a MAP delegation participated in the 25th anniversary celebrations of Casa do Menor. In 2015, the administrator responsible for Brazil went on a mission to monitor the projects. In October 2016, Mrs. Donatella Campioni and Mrs. Pilar Klemm, in charge of Brazil, participated in Casa do Menor's 30th anniversary celebrations. The most recent mission took place in October 2023, and was led by Mrs Donatella Campioni, Mrs Pilar Klemm, Mr Ryter and two members of MAP. On this occasion, the new Miguel Couto refectory was inaugurated.
ongoing projects
- Miguel Couto
- Community Development
- 05/07/2023
- 51.747
MAP has been supporting vocational training workshops since 2002. These training courses enable the most vulnerable young people, often in street situations and drug addicts, to envisage a future and a social reintegration. The courses thus serve as a drug prevention device.
Courses in metalwork, mechanics, cooking, hairdressing, computers, baking and administration last for 6 months and are completely free. Before the health crisis, enrolment was around 1,200 students per term. As a result of the restrictions and measures put in place, approximately 800 young people are now being trained each quarter, giving each of them the opportunity to write a new chapter in their history.
In July 2023, work began on refurbishing the Miguel Couto refectory, to create a key exchange point between trainers, Casa do Menor staff and beneficiaries, where the latter will also receive a daily meal.
Objectives
Ensure the socio-professional integration of 400 young people.
Beneficiaries
- 400 young people
- Entire community
- Staff and instructors
Activities carried out
- Preparation, dissemination and development of 160 hours over 6 months of vocational courses and psychosocial support to ensure the follow-up and success of the registered youth
- Distribution of material according to the training courses, notably the training courses in administrative assistance, human resources, hairdressing, building electricity, electricity and car mechanics, cultural, sports and dance workshops
- Organization of pedagogical meetings on themes related to the problem of drug addiction, solidarity talks and events
- Refurbishment of the Miguel Couto refectory: complete renovation of the building, as well as the purchase of new furniture to equip the space.
Recent funding
- Since 2018: € 409,219
- Miguel Couto
- Community Development
- 30/07/2024
- 80.000
Continuing MAP’s support for the vocational training and social reintegration of disadvantaged young people in the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, this project to completely renovate the Irma Celina Community Center will provide better care for these young people.
The project is part of Casa do Menor’s community development and professionalization program. Thanks to this new structure, more than 120 children and young people a day, aged from 6 to 24, will be welcomed and supervised by specialized educators.
The center will offer educational, cultural, sporting and recreational opportunities on a daily basis. Thanks to this support, beneficiaries are encouraged to follow the path of schooling, training and the construction of long-term life projects.
Objectives
Complete renovation of a community living center to promote social reintegration.
Beneficiaries
- 120 teenagers and young people per day
- Entire community
Activities carried out
- Complete renovation and refurbishment of the Centre to enable activities to be carried out with beneficiaries
- Organization of recreational, sporting and educational activities to promote social reintegration
- Educational and psychosocial support for disadvantaged young people in need of guidance
Recent funding
- 2024 : 60.000 €
- Miguel Couto
- Community Development
- 02/01/2022
- 25,800
MAP has been supporting vocational training workshops since 2002. These training courses enable the most vulnerable young people, often in street situations or drug addicts, to envisage a future and a social reintegration. The courses thus serve as a drug prevention device. Courses in metalwork, mechanics, cooking, hairdressing, computers, baking and administration last for 6 months and are completely free. Before the health crisis, enrolment was around 1,200 students per term. As a result of the restrictions and measures put in place, approximately 800 young people are now being trained each quarter, giving each of them the opportunity to write a new chapter in their history.
The project is part of Casa do Menor’s community development and professionalisation programme, and aims to create work opportunities for young people from socially vulnerable communities and the promotion of an entrepreneurial culture in contrast to the violent culture of the Brazilian suburbs. Young people trained in vocational courses often try their hand at independent entrepreneurial initiatives, but without success due to lack of follow-up and funding.
The project therefore comes as a second phase in the process of integrating young people by training them to manage their own individual micro-enterprises, with little investment. This technical training, which supports young people who have already received vocational training, will enable them to start their own business.
Objectives
Supporting and accompanying the entrepreneurial initiatives of young people being monitored.
Beneficiaries
- 60 adolescents and young people
- Entire community
Activities carried out
- Organisation of awareness-raising and selection sessions for young people wishing to start their own business
- Creation of short vocational training courses to impart specific technical skills to beneficiaries
- Planning of an entrepreneurial activity through the creation of a business plan Follow-up and psychosocial support in order to valorise young people and avoid dropping out halfway through the course
Recent funding
- Since 2022 : 25.800 €