Art lessons for abused Brazilian women
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SummaryArt 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.
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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
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
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
Last Updated
This project was last updated on December 17, 2008.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on July 30, 2004
