We are empowering educators by sharing the Usina da Danca arts-education method, a Brazilian proven initiative that has impacted over 14,000 children and youth. Through a cultural exchange, two teachers from Geracao de Samuel school in Angola will be trained to implement this transformative methodology in their communities. This project will improve arts education, foster creativity, and promote sustainable community development, reaching over 300 children directly and many more in the future.
In many African communities, access to quality arts education is limited, restricting children's opportunities for creative expression, social development, and personal growth. Without trained educators and effective methodologies, the transformative potential of the arts often remains untapped.
The Instituto Oswaldo Ribeiro de Mendonca (IORM) has developed the Usina da Danca methodology, a highly effective approach to arts education refined over 20 years, impacting over 10,000 Brazilian youth. Through a cultural exchange, two teachers from Geracao de Samuel School in Africa will travel to Brazil to receive comprehensive training in the Usina da Danca method. They will acquire the tools, techniques, and experience necessary to implement high-quality arts education programs in their comm
By equipping these teachers, we will directly impact over 300 children and adolescents in the first phase, with potential to scale to many more schools and communities. This initiative will foster creativity, improve socio-emotional skills, promote cultural understanding, and contribute to sustainable community development. Additionally, it will establish a lasting partnership between Brazilian and African institutions, ensuring ongoing knowledge exchange and collaboration for the future.
Support this important cause by creating a personalized fundraising page.
Start a Fundraiser
