BrazilFoundation

Hello everyone, We are raising funds to help the people affected by the devastating floods in Rio Grande do Sul. So far over 540,000 people have been forced out of their homes and over 150 people have been killed and many more are still missing. These floods have ravaged southern Brazil and left countless families devastated, homes destroyed, and communities in ruin. Severe rainfall has left hundreds of communities under water. Please donate whatever amount you can. Any amount can make a difference in the lives of the people that have been effected. The money will go to reputable foundations that help with sheltering, medical aid, food, and clothing for the people who have been affected.

The Foundations:

Hello everyone. My name is Maya and I am the founder of Heritage Brazil Foundation, a cause-based foundation focused on providing financial help and hands on volunteer work to support causes across Brazil. I am raising funds to send directly to BrazilFoundation in support of the people of Rio Grande do Sul suffering from the effects of a devastating flood. Read more about this tragedy below and please consider donating if you are able. Any amount makes an immense difference and will be greatly appreciated.

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil has experienced torrential downpour for days leaving behind floods that could take months to subside. The flooding has reached up to 17.13 feet in certain areas and has resulted in the loss of 150 lives, with 108 individuals still missing and over 800 sustaining injuries. The impact of this catastrophe extends to over 2 million residents, who are now struggling with the loss of their homes and possessions.

In facing this devastation, the people of Rio Grande do Sul are in urgent need of help. Every donation holds immense value as the people of Rio Grande do Sul work to rebuild their lives. Witnessing this tragedy through the stories I have read and photos I have seen weighs heavily on my heart, emphasizing the need for us all to offer support in whatever capacity we can. Let us extend a helping hand to those facing this profound hardship and make a true difference in their lives.

Thank you for your support,

Maya Teixeira & Heritage Brazil Foundation

In the south of Brazil, in a state called Rio Grade do Sul, there has been heavy rain and flooding for the past week. During this time 341 cities out of 497 cities in the state of Rio Grade do Sul have been drastically impacted by this natural disaster. There have been thousands of lives impacted over this flood, in addition to more than 70 deaths and many missing people. On several towns streets turned into rivers with bridges and roads entirely destroyed. The storm triggered landslides and the collapse of dam structure. Help me save my country because every dollar makes a difference to save this city and its people.

Deseja colaborar comigo para fazer uma coisa boa? Estou arrecadando fundos para BrazilFoundation, e qualquer doação vai fazer a diferença. Agradeço desde já a sua contribuição para essa causa que é tão importante para mim.

Mais informações sobre BrazilFoundation: BrazilFoundation mobilizes resources for ideas and actions that transform Brazil. We work with local leaders, organizations and a global network of supporters to promote equality, social justice and economic opportunity for all Brazilians.

Hello, my name is Giulia Carvalho, and I am raising money to help support the people struggling in Rio Grande do Sul! As a Brazilian, who lives in the USA, I want to help my country in any way possible and raising money is the most effective way to do so. Heavy floods have devastated communities, leaving families homeless and in need. Lives have been lost, homes have been destroyed, and entire communities are suffering. Thousands of Brazilians are left without resources and basic necessities. Local authorities have declared this the worst natural disaster the state has ever faced. Your donation can make a huge difference and help save lives.

The money donated will be sent to Brazil Foundation, which is a trustworthy organization that partnered with Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen to help those in the Rio Grande do Sul. The organization's mission is to mobilize resources to invest in actions that transform Brazil. They connect leaders and civil society organizations with global support networks that promote equality, socio-environmental justice, and opportunities in Brazil.

Thank you for your kindness! Together we can make a bigger impact and help more people in need!

Want to join me in making a difference? Piero Atchugarry Gallery in Miami is raising money to benefit the devastating floods taking place in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Thousands of people have lost everything and hundreds of cities were wiped away by the water. The number of deaths is not even close to reality, since everything is filled with water, still not revealing the amount of damage.

All donations will go directly to the BrazilFoundation in their efforts to provide aid, any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution.

More information about BrazilFoundation: BrazilFoundation mobilizes resources for ideas and actions that transform Brazil. They work with local leaders, organizations and a global network of supporters to promote equality, social justice and economic opportunity for all Brazilians.

Summary and Mission 

Responder Associação Saúde Criança is a children 's health charity based in Rio De Janeiro Brazil. The organization aids children who are below the poverty line and have life threatening or life altering medical conditions. These children often have unstable home lives and live in communities that do not have the resources to support their conditions. Responder applies a truly unique philosophy to allow these children and their families to build a healthy life. Instead of simply financing these children and their families, Responder creates a support structure around these families for 2 to 3 years. This support system contains financial support for families to get back on their feet. Children will have their medical needs paid for and families receive nutrition and suitable housing. In addition to financial support, Responder provides families with education, social communities, employment opportunities, and phycologists. With these layers of support, Responder gives families the resources to become socially and financially independent. By focusing on so many aspects of a family's life, and not blindly throwing money at their problems, Responder manages to completely change children and families' lives. Families, in 2 to 3 years, are able to transition from a struggling lifestyle to becoming completely self-sufficient.  
           
Responder's incredible philosophy has been helping hundreds of families in Brazil. The demand for organizations like Responder in Brazil is much higher than in the U.S. In the U.S a household making below $26,000 a year is considered below the poverty line. However, In Brazil, 10% of the population makes under $3,000 a year. That 10% that does not have money for food and lives in run down Favelas (shanty towns) are the people Responder works to help. 

The difference in wealth between the U.S and Brazil does provide an opportunity for Responder. The exchange rate of the Brazilian currency (Reis) compared to the dollar makes fundraising in the U.S exponentially more impactful. For $200 Responder can provide a family with medical treatment, food, water, housing, education, and all the other support systems listed previously for a month. In order to support a family for 2 to 3 years and completely change their lives, Responder only needs between $5000 to $7000. 

 

My goal for this project is to provide for 5 families in the Responders system. Each of the Responder's families receives aid for approximately 3 years. For these 3 years, families receive the full list of services provided by Responder. Below are donation recommendations that correspond to how long the donation will support a family. For each of these donations, you are getting a struggling family with an ill child through an extremely difficult moment in their lives. Any amount is appreciated and goes a long way to helping these struggling families     

Recommended donations

One Month: $200

Three Months: $600

Half a Year: $1,200

One Year: $2,400

Full Treatment: $7,200 (A typical family receives aid from Responder for 3 years)

 

 

 

Emmanuelle's Story

 

 

 

 

Services

Mental Health

Individual psychologist

Group psychologist

adult meditation

children's meditation

Conflict Mediation

 

Housing

Responder has a partnership with the Arquitetando o Bem project

This partnership allows Responder to improve living standards for its families

Housing can be extremely important for children whose illnesses are affected by their environment. For example, children with respiratory illnesses.

Community integration

Community meetings

Group workshops

Cultural trips

Social counsel

Legal counsel

 

Family Income

Career counseling

Access to professional training course

Teaches specialized skills such as cooking and massage

Help finding employment with these skills

 

Nutrition

Provides families with food and drink

Individualized monitoring of diets for families whose children require certain nutrition for their conditions.

 

Education

Ensures kids receive a quality education despite illness and socio-economic status

Provides support for children with learning difficulties