Empowering Young Brazilians - Art and Mobilization
Organization information
Associacao Viva a Vida
Location: Camacari, Brazil
Summary
Viva a Vida works in Vila de Abrantes (NE Brazil) to empower young people living in a community afflicted by drug-trafficking, drug-abuse, and violence. This project seeks to build resilience and safeguard against community-based violence by engaging young people. Our experience shows that involvement in peaceful community mobilization has a positive impact on young people's self-esteem. As such, Viva a Vida uses art and human rights education to encourage engagement with social issues.
Project locations
Brazil