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The next few blogs were posted by me during my participation on the official Canadian state visit to Brazil, July 6-12, with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean.

I am writing to you on my flight from Salvador to Sao Paulo with a strong sense of gratitude. This is my first visit to Brazil and after only a few days I feel incredibly connected to a vibrant culture and people. I have been most inspired by the various youth programs that we have been exposed to. Given the disparities between the wealthy and impoverished, it is particularly important to reach out to those who are most vulnerable in order to ensure that they have access to opportunities. The Afro-Brazilians are most disadvantaged in Salvador due to the historical issues of slavery and forms of social exclusion that continue to have a negative impact today.

Most of the projects that we visited in Salvador had a special focus on reaching Afro-Brazilian youth through a variety of methods. At Olodum School we enjoyed a lively performance where students showcased their drumming and dancing talents! The school is open to children and youth from at risk communities as a means of developing their talents, confidence, leadership skills and connection to African heritage. It brought such joy to my soul to experience the rhythm of the music combined with the bright eyes and smiles of the student performers! The Olodum school is part of the internationally recognized group of Olodum percussionists who recently travelled Toronto performing at the Harbourfront Centre during Carnivalissima. I love the idea of linking a professional group of artists with up and coming talent.

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We visited another project called GAPA-BA (Bahia’s AIDS Support and Prevention Group) where we enjoyed a theatre production and Hip Hop show with teenage performers from vulnerable communities who are involved in the program. The underlying message of the performances is focused on HIV/AIDS prevention and health education. This peer-to-peer model is quite effective as it allows the students directly involved to become positive influencers in the broader community.

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Another inspiring youth engagement project that we visited was the Association of Young Painters of Naïve Art. This community organization involves youth in after-school training and activities involving graphic design, painting, sewing and baking with the aim of fostering employability and entrepreneurship skills. The group has worked with 1,200 youth since launching in 1999. What stood out for me in our visit was the inviting dynamic of the space and the sense of ownership and involvement the youth had in this environment.

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gbolabowale Centre For Rural Health & Development [CRHD]
July 25, 2007 | 12:09 PM Youths Are the "Engine/Energy" for Progress!
Dear Jenny,
you are sure doing a great work worlwide and I'm quite impressed by you, your energy, vitality and passion to make the world a better place.
It is a truism that youths anywhere are the driving force for cahnage and progress. I only hope that the government in my country [Nigeria] will pay more attention to proactive youth development and empowerment to unleach their creative potentials and harness their energy to contribute meaningfully to the developmental process.
Do keep up the god work you are doing and feel free to invite me to any programme/function that can be of benefit to me .
Regards.
Gbolahan Olubowale [AMNIM],
B.Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology (OAU), Master of Social Work (UI),
Executive Director,
Centre for Rural Health & Development [CRHD],
Field Office: CRHD Plaza, Apinnite Area, Off AMIFAS Supermarket,
Saki, Oyo State.
Ibadan Office:3, Bernard Street, Off Bashorun Market,
P.O.Box 20587, UI , Nigeria.
Tel: [+234] 0803 370 3772, 0805 940 9274 0802 655 0968.
E-Mail: crrhd1@yahoo.co.uk

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July 25, 2007 | 1:38 PM Visiting Brazil?!
Hi Jenniffer... too bad we couldn't meet while you were around... let us know next time :o)

cheers criscasty Elaine Cris C.
March 21, 2008 | 1:26 PM Yeah! I liked!!
Hello Jennifer!
I loved to see these photos. Great!
I'm happy that you liked when you knew/ visited Brazil!
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Thank you!
Elaine
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