Music and Art Empowerment in Brazil

  Brazil

• Salvador: 
Salvador

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Jul 3 - Jul 17

Description: Considered the center of Afro-Brazilian culture, Salvador da Bahia is the perfect place for participants to experience how to use the arts as vehicles for positive social transformation. From samba dancing to Afro-Brazilian drumming and Bahiana cooking to capoeira, you will experience how the music and art of Brazil have become tools to empower loclas living in favelas (shanty towns) through innovative youth and community development projects. Beyond your participation in a sustainable development project in Salvador, you'll also have the opportunity to explore world class beaches, participate in African derived religious and cultural cermonies, visit local traditional woodworking or fishing communities, and tour sea turtle rescue organizations.

Excursions:
- A mix of adventure and cultural activities may include:
- Visit sea turtle rescue centers
- Participate in cultural workshops
- Explore the area's best beaches

Highlights: Group oriented project, homestay living, and adventure experience

- Group Development Project and Funding
- 1 to 2 Day Intensive Orientation
- Regular staff support and contact
- Community Round Table Discussions
- Weekly adventure and cultural experiences
- Community Immersion and Local Artisan Visits
- Full Room and Board with local homestay families
- All onsite program transportation
- Health and Travel Insurance

The shared project is just one of many ways that volunteers interact with our host communities. Weekend trips to world famous archeological sites and adventure locations complement each volunteer's discovery.

Qualifications: Prerequisites:

- Team work and desire to help
- Suitable for students and adults

Cost in US$: USD 1,695

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 and above.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Brazil Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. ProWorld awards thousands of dollars in scholarships and discounts every year. In addition, ProWorld can help you fundraise, seek other scholarships, and work with your study abroad office to transfer financial aid to pay for your program.

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

ProWorld Service Corps's Mission Statement: The mission of ProWorld is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. ProWorld offers 2-26 week internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in Peru, Mexico, Belize, India, Thailand, Brazil and Ghana. All programs are based on hands-on, community-driven development projects. We believe that within every project decision and every community interaction there exists the opportunity for ProWorld staff and volunteers to strengthen our mission and practice our core values: commitment, integrity, vision, sustainability, compassion, and success.

Year Founded: 1998