More Information About this Project

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.

Additional Documentation

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

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