International volunteer programs

Dr Aris Apostolopoulos, from Greece.

I wanted to visit places and meet the people not as a tourist but from within the system. I lived with people that I could never get to know. Read more...

Davide Tassi, from Italy

The program was very well organized, the volunteer is never left alone, and that’s very nice especially for younger volunteers facing for the first time a foreign country. Read more...

Sylke Abdinghoff, from Germany

I was so impressed by the enthusiasm, love, friendship and energy which goes in the work of Nos do Cinema that I can surely say it was more than I Read more...

Camilla Johansen, from Norway

This was a great opportunity to do something meaningful and at the same time get to experience Rio and Brazil in a different way. Read more...

Vanessa Carvalho, from Portugal

It was a unique experience. The people were very welcoming, making me feel comfortable. Read more...

Jonathan Curiel, from France

To have the opportunity to work in a favela was an unbelievable experience from a cultural, sociological and human perspective. Read more...

Barbara Schick, from Austria

My experiences went beyond all my expectations. It was just such a wonderful experience in a wonderful city with great people around. Read more...

Najin Kim, from Korea

The world today is connected in so many ways and it is everyone's responsibility to get together and take responsibility to solve the problems all people face. Read more...

Rosemary Ennis, from Northern Ireland

I feel I am returning to Ireland a more open minded and capable individual. Read more...

Jin Voeks, from the US

It was interesting to see someone begin to learn something. Read more...

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Jonathan Curiel, from France PDF Print E-mail

To have the opportunity to work in a favela was an unbelievable experience from a cultural, sociological and human perspective.
Jonathan Curiel, from France

Cultural perspective: 
The life in a favela is a kind of a micro-society, with its own rules and habits. To work in this environment enables you to learn a lot of things.

Sociological perspective: 
It is interesting how a community is different. All the people know each other and were generally very close.

Human perspective:
I think this is the most important point. Whatever you do in a favela or in an NGO, the important factor is the relationship with the people. To show them that you are here for them and that you really do care.

Jonathan taught English to adults and delivered a range of recreational and expressive activities (including arts and educational activities) for the children of SAMP (Sociedade dos Amigos do Morro dos Prazeres).