Ministry of Education to use Creche Comunitária as pilot project
After three years hard work, evaluating, designing and legalising the plans for the new building for the Creche Comunitária in Nova Holanda in Complexo da Maré, the Minister of Education has decided to fund the construction of the three storey building.
The creche will be used a pilot project to show how creches for toddlers are to be designed in impoverished areas throughout Rio de Janeiro. Infant education is crucial to set children on the right path in life and Creche Comunitária has proven itself to be the best example of this in an area which suffers from extreme violence and drug wars.
The new building for the creche will be the first in the whole of Complexo da Maré to be legally built.
Sweet sounds from the children of Lote XV
Criança do Brasil has started an orchestra for the children of Lote XV. Twenty boys and girls from aged 9 - 13 years old are learning the flute and ten other children are learning various other instruments. This is another initiative of Criança do Brasil to unite the children of the area in activities where they can learn and enjoy themselves while keeping them busy and away from the dangers of the street.
Criança do Brasil also runs english classes for children as well as reinforcement classes for children with difficulty in school.
Wanting the best for the children of Maré
The Creche Comunitária in Nova Holanda, Complexo da Maré is undertaking a project to get the best knowledge and advice as to how to care for and to help the children of the creche.
The project ‘Infância Integral’ is supported by a nucleus of professionals from various disciplines, including nutrition, psychology, audiology, social assistance and education, that are in continuous contact with the management team on methodology of work. The activities of the project use aspects of all these disciplines to meet the demands of the children, their families, the staff and the community.
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