The ninth largest economy in the world is blighted by inequality. We worked in Brazil from 1991 to improve children's education and their healthy growth, as well as providing emergency relief after flooding.
We worked to improve education
In poor, rural areas, up to 20% of children who enrol in school drop out in the first year. Many children drop out because the curriculum is irrelevant to their lives and the quality of state education is poor: 70% of children who’ve completed six years of schooling can’t read or understand forms to apply for a job or open a bank account, for example.
We worked with children, teachers and local authorities to improve access to and quality of education.
We worked to save children’s lives
Together with our partners, we improved access to health, education, nutrition, protection and parenting services for children under five from poor and excluded communities in the north-east.
We responded to disasters
The north-east of Brazil is prone to droughts and heavy rains that lead to mudslides and floods.
We provided emergency relief for children and their families - setting up safe areas for children to play and education facilities so that they can continue with classes.
