Art lessons for abused Brazilian women

Summary

Art courses in photography, literature, and creative writing provide the abused women of the impoverished northeast region of Brazil with a new method of expression and increased self-esteem.

Received $260 from 2 donations from people like:

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

In Brazil, where a woman is beaten every 15 seconds (70% of the cases occur within the home), the outcome is low self-esteem which impacts women's ability to succeed in their workplace, in their homes, and in their communities. In northeast Brazil, the most violent region, impoverished women have few resources. Art courses, in mediums such as poetry writing and photography, provide safe communication methods for these women, while boosting their self-esteem by acquiring a new skill.

Activities

Women photograph their daily activities and their families; write poetry; learn about art history, and discuss the female characters in the stories they read. Courses may end in an exposition of the work created.

Funding Information

This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

Abused women learn an art, and are exposed to positive female role models in literature. Recognition of their talent increases self-esteem and enables women to speak up for their legal right not to be abused.

Project Message

They teach me to fight for my rights, for the things that I want, to open my mind to new thoughts.
- Student, Photographer

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Renata Couto,
Communication & Development Officer
Rua Jardim Botanico 610
casa 7
Rio de Janeiro, 22641-000
Brazil
55 21 2512-2220
Email:

Project Sponsor

Women's Funding Network

Organization

Angela Borba Fund for Women
Rua Jardim Botanico 610
casa 7
Rio de Janeiro, 22641-000
Brazil
55-212-512-4093
http://www.angelaborbafundo.org

Learn more about Angela Borba Fund for Women and the project team.



Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in Brazil and can also be found under Women and Girls.

For more information about Brazil, read the Human Development Report on Brazil or the Wikipedia entry for Brazil.

When this Project was Updated

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on July 30, 2004.

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