Brazil: Youth Developement (with RC Cordeirópolis)
This joint educational and employment preparation project resulted from a visit by Don Polk to the Brazilian club in São Paulo state. Empowering high school students with demonstrated financial need with private English classes and social development coaching, preparing them for tertiary education or for entering the business world.
In December 2023, a Zoom meeting was held with RC Cordeirópolis and the language school to align on details. Ten (10) students will be sponsored in the program, beginning April 2024.
The original amount of US$ 1,500 for 2023-24 was committed based on 50% sharing with RC Cordeirópolis. Subsequently, the Rotary Club of Kingston committed to share and contributed C$1,000 in 2023-24.
RC Cordeirópolis, in turn, decided to support the South African Blanket Drive with a generous donation. This is the Brazilian club’s first International Service activity.
“Brazil is very pleased with the project we are developing together and very proud to be able to support the Morningside project as well. We have helped them “open the door” internationally (to Canada and South Africa) and with Youth.” (Don P.).