PROJECT UPDATE
MARCH TO JUNE 2024
LOOK AT THE STREETS
Fraternity Without Borders is running the Look at the Street campaign with the aim of making society aware of the plight of people living on the streets and thus expanding the welcome and actions to offer those who have lost everything the chance to start again. First, we will reflect on how we act towards people who are homeless. Next, we’ll show possible actions for our fraternity to take to help transform the lives of these homeless people.
If you didn’t know about this campaign, want more details and want to help us spread the word, all the materials are available here:
BELO HORIZONTE - MG
RESUMING OF ACTIVITIES
Welcoming activities for homeless people in the city of Belo Horizonte have resumed, thanks to a partnership between volunteers from Fraternity Without Borders and the group We Are All Brothers.
The activities involve showers, the distribution of breakfasts, lunches, clothes, shelter, psychological and medical care, acupuncture, massage and job training. There are 910 receptions a week, in five different activities on four days of the week, with the distribution of 850 snacks and 260 lunch boxes.
WARM CLOTHING CAMPAIGN
Volunteers at the Belo Horizonte center are running the HEATING HEARTS campaign to collect donations to buy warm clothes and blankets for homeless people. You can contribute to the campaign for as little as R$10. To donate, go to
If you are from Belo Horizonte, you can take the donation directly to the collection point.
Avenida José Cândido da Silveira, 398 - Loja 5 / Sagrada Família.
RIO DE JANEIRO - RJ
3 YEARS’ ANNIVERSARY🎉
The Centro de Acolhimento Referência, where the Fraternity on the Street works in Rio de Janeiro, celebrated its third anniversary on June 30 with a special celebration! The volunteers prepared a special lunch with lasagna and soft drinks for the sheltered people, as well as a delicious cake for dessert, which was shared between the sheltered people and the volunteers! HORRAY!!!
COLD WATER
At the entrance to the Reception Center, the project has two drinking fountains with cold water available for anyone who is thirsty. The initiative has had a huge impact and has brought relief to those who needed refreshment during the heatwave days that Rio de Janeiro faced in the first half of this year. On average, 150 people pass by each day to use the drinking fountain with at least one and a half liters of water.
RJ - RS
The Fraternity on the Street work center in Rio de Janeiro was the collection point for donations for people affected by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul. Blankets, water and hygiene items were collected there.
ARRAIÁ JUNINO
Volunteers from the Fraternity on the Street Project in Rio de Janeiro organized a June arraiá on Saint John's Day, June 24, for 110 homeless people. The program included a special lunch and sweets typical of this time of year, such as feijão tropeiro, canjica, pé de moleque, cocada, pé de moça and paçoca, as well as soft drinks, live music and games such as fishing
SÃO PAULO - SP
PROMISED LAND
Work on the former nursery school in the Terra Prometida community is nearing completion. The site will be used for various activities, such as tutoring, sports and arts. The next stages are painting, window frames and an upper enclosure. The volunteers expect everything to be ready by the beginning of August. At least 350 children will benefit from the reconstruction of the building.
WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY
Once a month, volunteers from the São Paulo hub visit the Terra Prometida community, in the far south of the São Paulo capital, and carry out a special action! On their last trip there, they delivered 200 kilos of non-perishable food to the community kitchen, as well as clothes and shoes for the local families. The volunteers also got together with the children to paint doghouses that were left in the community. Volunteer vets treated around 100 pets!
SHELTERING
Volunteers from São Paulo's Fraternity on the Street Project often take to the sidewalks to experience the essence of the project: looking at those who live on the streets in the city of São Paulo. They talk, exchange experiences and good feelings and, in partnership with the Revirar Project, offer haircuts, baths, clothing donations, manicures and a delicious lunch. All surrounded by a lot of affection and fraternity.
UBERLÂNDIA - MG
UBERLÂNDIA - MG
MG - RS
The Fraternity on the Street center in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, was the collection point for the victims of the floods in Rio Grande do Sul. In 30 days of campaigning, clothes, mattresses, shoes, food, water, medicine and animal feed were collected and sent to help our brothers and sisters in Rio Grande do Sul recover from the tragedy they have experienced. Together with partner institutions and companies, more than 50,000 items were sent as donations to RS.
CAFÉ JUNINO
Every last Sunday of the month, at 10 a.m., volunteers from the Uberlândia center meet at the project's headquarters to share stories, plans and dreams for The Fraternity on the Street. In June, the meeting had a June theme and a shared coffee.
ACTION IN THE SETTLEMENTS
Volunteers work with the communities of the Renascer and Torres settlements to deliver basic food baskets. A partnership with Mesa Brasil/Sesc, through the Hunger-Free Holidays Project, and also with RockAid, which supplemented the baskets needed to help the families most in need.
WARM CLOTHING CAMPAIGN
The 2024 Warm Clothing Campaign is already receiving donations of coats, sweaters, pants, socks, gloves, hats and blankets in good condition. The collection point is at the headquarters of The Fraternity on the Street Project, on Avenida João Pinheiro, 1991, from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm (closed for lunch from 12pm to 1pm).
AMBASSADORS OF UBERLÂNDIA
Fraternity Without Borders was honored with the Ambassadors of Uberlândia award, promoted by Visite Uberlândia, in recognition of people and companies that work to promote and enhance the city. The ceremony brought together companies, journalists and influencers. The FSF was represented by Ariel Novodvorski (godfather and FSF volunteer), a volunteer from The Fraternity on the Street project, Uberlândia pole, who received the trophy in the shape of a yellow ipê tree, symbolizing the richness of the cerrado (savannah).
CAMPO GRANDE - MS
GASTRONOMY COURSE
The sixth edition of the Cooking Course, organized by volunteer and chef Dani Borges, was held for those sheltered at the Clínica da Alma, a branch of The Fraternity on the Street in Campo Grande - MS.
At least 17 students took part, fully and intensively, spending 12 to 14 hours in the kitchen for the practical classes. The students also took online classes two days a week. At the end, each participant received a certificate.
PREPARATION FOR ENEM EXAMS
Sheltered students at the Campo Grande - MS center are preparing to take the ENEM - National High School Exam. With the help of volunteers, the candidates are receiving guidance on how to study and help prepare for the assessment. There are 10 sheltered men and women registered for the ENEM.
VOLUNTEERS TO TEACH
In order to better prepare those sheltered for the ENEM, the Campo Grande center is looking for volunteer teachers and instructors to help with the students' studies. In addition to the preparation content, lectures and guidance on study plans and tips for containing anxiety are also welcome. Anyone wishing to help with this preparation should contact Pastor Raquel Chaves, +55 67 9311-7276.
“The Look at the Street Campaign acts as a beacon, illuminating the invisibility that these people often face.
In our society, it's common to pass someone on the street without even noticing their presence, but a campaign dedicated to them invites us to slow down, to look into their eyes and recognize their humanity. These campaigns not only raise awareness, but also cultivate empathy and solidarity. They remind us all that those who live on the streets have stories, dreams, pains and hopes. Each face we meet on the sidewalk carries a unique story, a personal journey that deserves to be heard and understood,"
Rita Silva,
a volunteer with the Fraternity on the Street Project, São Paulo branch.
