Mais Caminhos and the communities in Rio de Janeiro

Volunteer English teaching in Rio de Janeiro is the perfect way to enjoy the city whilst giving back to a place that will give you so, so much.

Iniciamos 2023 con nuestro campamento de verano anual Mais Caminhos, con 16 niños de favelas de Río de Janeiro.

(English) Malika and Elisa were volunteers during Mais Caminhos Summer Camp 2020. They share with us their experience being volunteers with kids from the community.

(English) Volunteer Bianca Peixoto was part of the team for Mais Caminhos’ 2019 winter program. Here, she talks about her experience with our children.

(English) Learn a bit more about Cantagalo and Pavão-Pavãozinho favelas, places not only known for its violence and drug war, but also the great social projects that help the youth of the communities.

La gente puede relacionar las favelas de Río de Janeiro con la pobreza, la violencia y el peligro, pero hay mucho más en las comunidades.

(English) James spent a few weeks working as a volunteer in Rio de Janeiro with Mais Caminhos and felt like his life was changed forever. Working with kids from the favelas, James saw and experienced how life can be for those little ones less fortunate in Brazil.

(English) In June, six kids of Mais Caminhos were sent to Europe to spend a month in Slovakia and Poland for the Brave Kids Festival. This event bring together kids and teenagers form all over the world to discuss humanitarian issues and exchange ideas that will help their social development. Our main goal is create a positive transformation in those kids lives, giving them the opportunit to be part of a multicultural festival abroad.

Lo llamé por Skype para averiguarlo. Davi habla holandés muy bien, así que conversamos en ese idioma. Por supuesto, habla portugués y holandés, pero también sabe inglés y entiende bien el español. Con su famoso y radiante sonrisa, veo que todo está bien con él, lo que él confirma. Así que hablemos de lo que […]

(English) Being a volunteer is not only good for your CV, but also for your personal growth, working in different environments.