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SCHOOLS
The mission of the teaching units of the Legion of Good Will (LBV) is to educate with all-encompassing Ecumenical Spirituality*, developing both “Brain and Heart”, in other words, intellect and feelings. The activities carried out are directed at all stages of primary and secondary education, as well as at Youth and Adult Education (EJA).
SCHOOLS
LBV's school in Taguatinga (Brazil).(Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)(Foto: Leilla Tonin)Good Will Educational Complex in São Paulo, Brazil.(Foto: André Fernandes)LBV's school in Curitiba, Brazil.(Foto: Vinícius Ramão)LBV's school in Belém, Brazil.(Foto: Arquivo BV)LBV's school in Montevideo, Uruguay.(Foto: Arquivo BV)LBV's school in Asuncion, Paraguay.(Foto: Raquel Díaz)
LBV's school in Asuncion (Paraguay)
HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY
The LBV has three units dedicated exclusively to the care of the elderly who find themselves in social risk situation and/or have been separated from their family nucleus. The assistance offered includes social and nutritional monitoring, medical and nursing care, and occupational therapy.
HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY
(Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)(Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)Volta Redonda/RJ — O cardápio e dietas especiais seguem são preparados por uma nutricionista e inclue o acompanhamento da equipe multidisciplinar que trabalho no Lar.
(Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)Volta Redonda/RJ — A LBV dispõe de um espaço com equipamentos para a reabilitação dos idosos nas dependências do Lar. Eles são acompanhados pela equipe de fisioterapia.
(Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)Vista parcial do Lar Alziro Zarur - Teófilo Otoni/MG (Foto: Patrícia Oliveira)Fortaleza, CE — Na LBV, as jovens da Melhor Idade que integram o programa "Vida Plena" participam de passeios e atividades físicas, contribuindo para um envelhecimento sadio. (Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)O local ainda possui 33 mil m² de área verde, cenário que proporciona aos idosos um contato direto com a natureza. (Foto: Nathália Valério)(Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)
(Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)
SOCIAL SERVICE CENTERS
In these units, individuals who live in a vulnerable situation and who are at social and/or personal risk participate in activities and programs that develop their skills, talents, and values. In this way they can better exercise their rights and duties. This raises their self-esteem and helps (re)introduce them to society and the labor market. Below are some of the main actions:
SOCIAL SERVICE CENTERS
CHILDREN: THE FUTURE IN THE PRESENT! YOUTH: THE FUTURE IN THE PRESENT! (Brazil and Uruguay) —
Children and teenagers from 6 to 18 years old participate in this program during a period of four hours every day. Cultural, recreational, sporting, and educational activities that introduce concepts of citizenship and how to live a Culture of Peace are carried out. In undertaking this action the LBV offers a safe environment for those assisted, thus keeping them off the streets or from being isolated.EDUCATION IN ACTION (Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay) - Directed at people of all ages, this program offers educational talks, recycling workshops, skills training and inclusion, among other activities. Furthermore, it also distributes school supplies and oral hygiene kits to the children assisted.SOLIDARY COEXISTENCE (Brazil) - Fosters stronger community links between young people and adults (from 18 to 59 years old) by way of group activities and cultural actions. Subjects such as domestic violence, chemical dependency in the family, public policies, among others are discussed. Those assisted also receive information about their rights in order to strengthen their citizenship.(Foto: Vivian R Ferreira)FULL LIFE (Brazil) - In partnership with invited specialists and public bodies, this program assists people aged 60 and over. It organizes periodic meetings between the elderly assisted and LBV professionals in which topics such as healthy ageing and active life, rights of the elderly, protection from violence, socialization, and other topics in defense of the rights of the elderly are discussed.(Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)FULL LIFE (Brazil) - In partnership with invited specialists and public bodies, this program assists people aged 60 and over. (Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)BABY CITIZEN (Brazil, Bolivia and Portugal) - This program assists pregnant women and mothers with children up to 3 years old. It offers guidance and information on the stages of pregnancy and on the health of the woman and the baby. The mothers receive a specially prepared kit for them and a layette for the child. The program also carries out a social monitoring of the family.(Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)BABY CITIZEN (Brazil, Bolivia and Portugal) - This program assists pregnant women and mothers with children up to 3 years old. It offers guidance and information on the stages of pregnancy and on the health of the woman and the baby. The mothers receive a specially prepared kit for them and a layette for the child. The program also carries out a social monitoring of the family.(Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)SKILLS-BUILDING TRAINING AND PRODUCTIVE INCLUSION (Brazil) - Prepares young people and adults for the labor market by way of courses and workshops that help develop technical and personal skills.(Foto: Nathália Valério)REDE SOCIEDADE SOLIDÁRIA - Voltado a trabalhadores de entidades e organizações da sociedade civil, tem o objetivo de capacitá-los para realizar ações educativas e assistenciais em suas localidades. (Foto: Raquel Díaz)SOLIDARY SOCIETY NETWORK - Aimed at workers from civil society entities and organizations, its objective is to train them for undertaking educational and social assistance actions in their regions. This program consists of training and practical actions, which are also carried out through social means of communication (radio, TV, the Internet, and publications).(Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)GOOD WILL APPRENTICE PROGRAM (Brazil) — Aimed at teenagers and young people from 14 to 24 years old, its objective is to prepare them for the labor market. The LBV coordinates theoretical activities (once a week) and monitors the practical activities in the company (four times a week), offering social accompaniment for the young people and their families.(Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)HAPPY SMILE (Portugal) and CLEAN TEETH, HEALTHY CHILDREN (Bolivia) - By way of dental health treatment and prevention campaigns, both programs take guidance and hygiene products to extremely poor communities.HAPPY SMILE (Portugal) and CLEAN TEETH, HEALTHY CHILDREN (Bolivia) - By way of dental health treatment and prevention campaigns, both programs take guidance and hygiene products to extremely poor communities.HAPPY SMILE (Portugal) and CLEAN TEETH, HEALTHY CHILDREN (Bolivia) - By way of dental health treatment and prevention campaigns, both programs take guidance and hygiene products to extremely poor communities.GOOD WILL SEED (Portugal) - Girls and boys between the ages of 5 and 12 participate in educational activities, receive dietary support, and learn concepts of citizenship and how to live a Culture of Peace.(Foto: Paula Mesquita)CHARITY ROUND (Bolivia, United States and Portugal) - This is an emergency program directed towards helping people living on the streets. Every week food, clothes, and footwear are distributed around the city in different locations and social and psychological support is offered where needed. The program relies on the support of volunteers who, throughout the week, collect donations in order to distribute them.CHARITY ROUND (Bolivia, United States and Portugal) - This is an emergency program directed towards helping people living on the streets. Every week food, clothes, and footwear are distributed around the city in different locations and social and psychological support is offered where needed. The program relies on the support of volunteers who, throughout the week, collect donations in order to distribute them.(Foto: Arquivo BV)ONE STEP FORWARD (Portugal) - In case of need families contact the LBV where they are forwarded to specific educational and social assistance programs, according to their age and the needs of each individual. The program offers emergency food relief and registers the family to receive a monthly food basket for 3 months. The LBV monitors the family with the aim of actually changing the lives of those being assisted.(Foto: Ricardo Ribeiro)GOOD WILL STUDENTS FOR PEACE (United States) - This anti-violence educational program is developed in public schools. It aims to promote solidary leadership and a Culture of Peace among the students by giving them guidance on acting in favor of a fairer, more peaceful, and more sustainable global society.GOOD WILL STUDENTS FOR PEACE (United States) - This anti-violence educational program is developed in public schools. It aims to promote solidary leadership and a Culture of Peace among the students by giving them guidance on acting in favor of a fairer, more peaceful, and more sustainable global society.GOOD WILL IN ACTION (Bolivia) -This program helps those who live in poor neighborhoods to grow community vegetable gardens. In addition to meeting the local demand for greens and vegetables, it also contributes to generating income.(Foto: Jenny Mancilla)GOOD WILL IN ACTION (Bolivia) -This program helps those who live in poor neighborhoods to grow community vegetable gardens. In addition to meeting the local demand for greens and vegetables, it also contributes to generating income.(Foto: Allison Bello)COOPERATION NETWORK (Argentina and Bolivia) - In partnership with organizations and volunteers, it aims to provide immediate assistance to extremely poor communities by distributing non-perishable and ready-to-eat food, drinking water, clothes, footwear, personal hygiene items, cleaning products, etc.HEALTH FOR ALL (Paraguay) - It offers free clinical, dental, and pediatric care with the objective of helping prevent diseases in children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly. It also organizes talks and workshops on basic health care.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)HEALTH FOR ALL (Paraguay) - It offers free clinical, dental, and pediatric care with the objective of helping prevent diseases in children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly. It also organizes talks and workshops on basic health care. (Foto: Raquel Diaz)
CHILDREN: THE FUTURE IN THE PRESENT! YOUTH: THE FUTURE IN THE PRESENT! (Brazil and Uruguay) —
Children and teenagers from 6 to 18 years old participate in this program during a period of four hours every day. Cultural, recreational, sporting, and educational activities that introduce concepts of citizenship and how to live a Culture of Peace are carried out. In undertaking this action the LBV offers a safe environment for those assisted, thus keeping them off the streets or from being isolated.(Foto: Archivo BV)
