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Students of the Grota String Orchestra celebrate graduation in Music
February 16, 2012
BrazilFoundation witnessed another achievement on the part of Grota String Orchestra: six young students of the Orchestra graduated in Music at the end of 2011. The students celebrated their success with parents, teachers, and friends. Some are movin... -
Cocktail reception to launch the 1st BrazilFoundation Gala MIAMI
February 16, 2012
A cocktail reception was held on February 11 at the residence of Paulo and Maria Carolina Tavares de Melo, to officially launch the first BrazilFoundation Gala in Miami, which will take place on March 27, at the W South Beach Hotel & Residences. ... -
BrazilFoundation Annual Project Selection – list of finalists
February 15, 2012
The BrazilFoundation Annual Project Selection of 2011 received a total of 515 project proposals in the areas of Education, Health, Human Rights, Participatory Development, Culture and Community Development. The Foundation’s team of analysts evaluat... -
The I BrazilFoundation Gala MIAMI
February 10, 2012
For years BrazilFoundation has been doing small activities in Florida and has always dreamed of expanding its presence in the region. In 2012, thanks to the support of an engaged committee of volunteers willing to help, BrazilFoundation decided to h... -
Annual Project Selection 2011
February 08, 2012
BrazilFoundation received a total of 515 project proposals in the areas of Education, Health, Human Rights, Participatory Developement, Culture and Local Development. The 2011 Open Call for Proposals had a new format and offered grants for two-year p... -
THE CARIOCA FUND: “My Photographic Rio” Exhibit
February 07, 2012
The Carioca Fund organized the “My Photographic Rio” photo exhibit, which opened on Saturday, February 4th in Rio de Janeiro. The exhibit showcases photographs taken by young residents from five communities where the Pacifying Police Un... -
BrazilFoundation’s Development Officer represents the Foundation at the Joint Initiative on Urban Sustainability (JIUS)
February 06, 2012
Thiago Guimarães, BrazilFoundation’s Development Officer, represented the Foundation at the January 12 meetings for the Joint Initiative on Urban Sustainability (JIUS), an initiative by the Brazilian and United States government to promote “gree... -
BrazilFoundation’s Vice President represents Brazil at the Leadership Awards Fellowship Program in Australia
February 06, 2012
Susane Worcman was invited by the University of Queensland of Australia to attend the Australian Leadership Awards Fellowship Program. Along with members of 9 other Latin American countries, Susane will be only participant from Brazil. The Program,... -
What to do with your Billion?
February 05, 2012
By Pedro Werneck* In August 2010, 40 American millionaires agreed to donate half of their fortunes to charity, in response to a request made by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, two of the richest men in the world. David Rockefeller, Ted Turner and Mich... -
The Carioca Fund photo exhibit “My Photographic Rio”, opens on Saturday, February 4th, at Largo das Artes, Rio de Janeiro.
January 31, 2012
“MY PHOTOGRAPHIC RIO DE JANEIRO” Opening: February 4th, 2012 Exhibit: February 7th – March 3rd, 2012 Largo das Artes Rua Luis de Camoes, 2 – Sobrado, Largo Sao Francisco, Centro, Rio de Janeiro. Tuesdays and Fridays from 12pm-6pm Sat... -
Rio+20: pre-registration for participation in the preparatory meeting and in the Conference by relevant NGOs and other major groups is now open
January 18, 2012
Source: CSO-Net, ECOSOC Civil Society Network The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, “Rio +20″, will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 20 to 22 June 2012. The conference will be preceeded by the third Preparatory ... -
Thydewa, a BrazilFoundation partner organization, is featured on Euronews
January 17, 2012
Font: Euronews, Culturelearning world Closing divisions Closing the digital divide has become a major challenge in today’s internet world, especially as modern technology breaks down barriers of age and distance. Rainforest Online, B... -
Brazilian International Press Awards: Cast Your Vote!
January 10, 2012
Voting for the 15th edition of the Brazilian International Press Awards-USA ends on January 25th 2012, to cast your vote please click here. BrazilFoundation is competing in the “Organizations for Community Action” category! The Brazili... -
5 Challenges for the Nonprofit World in 2012
January 04, 2012
By Suzanne Perry, Caroline Preston, and Nicole Wallace Font: The Chronicle of Philanthropy, http://philanthropy.com The still-troubled economy will loom large over charities in the coming year, but simply keeping the lights on won’t be the only p...
