In all locations your hosts who you will see on a near daily basis will keep a close eye on your well being.

'Thank you for your support throughout my time in Brazil. I've made friends to last a life time and have memories which will inspire me to act when I see those in trouble and pain for as long as I live.' Emily Parr 2008

Rachael Johnson is our local Brazil representative in the Sao Paulo area. She speaks fluent Portuguese and lives in Sao Paulo with her young family. You will see her frequently during your Portuguese course in Sao Paulo and less frequently when you have move to your placement

Rachael has extensive experience of education and life overseas and is also actively involved with some of the projects you may undertake. Her role is to arrange the voluntary programme and offer you friendship and support on arrival.

Kristina Richardson is our local Brazil representative in the Rio area. Kristina is British was educated in England, although was born in Rio and has lived in Brazil all her life. She has three university age children of her own is passionate about opportunities for young people in Rio.