Crescer
e Viver – growth and awareness through the arts
A 'social circus' with outstanding results,
Crescer e Viver works through arts workshops and classes
to develop skills, increase self-confidence and promote
awareness of others.
ABC has provided funding since 2006. Modest building
and refurbishment work has allowed the expansion of activities and the project
has been able to support a dedicated staff. Crescer e
Viver works with fellow ABC project partner Cinema Nosso at Pastor
Waldemar School.
| Region: |
Rio de Janeiro |
| Type of Work: |
Education through the arts, citizenship,
working together and overcoming differences |
| No of children: |
200 |
| Other beneficiaries: |
Wider community through open events
and facilities; children's families through social
support |
| Age range: |
5-21, boys and girls |
| Founded: |
2000; NGO in 2003 |
encouraging education
By learning to work together and express themselves,
and with the project's support, participants have
shown increased school attendance, improved grades and
a reduction in aggressive behaviour.
building self-esteem
Main activities are free, run six days a week
and focus on three areas:
- Art and Street Culture - basketball, graffiti, capoeira
- Social Circus - circus skills and citizenship classes
- Artists Life - producing special shows - 'spectacularios'
Training is offered for older students as tutors, nurturing
other children's discovery of the arts and awareness
of opportunities for their futures
reaching out to the community
There are also other activities available for the wider
community:
- The 'Big Screen' – weekly screenings
of films and documentaries followed by discussions –
200 attendees each month
- Information and Community Learning Room open to
all – 10,000 visits annually
- Social support team works with parents and guardians;
around 20% of families receive regular assistance
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