Wednesday, December 28, 2011

The Legacy of a Street Kid – Part II.


I immediately understood the reason for Wender’s “call” from my living-room wall. Describe it as whatever you like, but the fact that his message got through to me can’t be neglected.

The story continues...

Monday, December 26, 2011

The Legacy of a Street Kid – Part I.


Strangely enough and as if by fate, the street kids we have lost over the years, seemingly wanted us to be constantly reminded of their past existence by leaving behind some kind of legacy...

Wender belonged to the first group of kids rescued from the streets by me between 1993 and 1995. He was 13 years old at the time.

Read the story...

Monday, December 05, 2011

So Fragile is a Street Kid’s Life...


This story was written on the night of the actual experience, whilst still shivering over the thought of what might have happened had we not turned up that very moment as their “guardian angels”
So Fragile is a Street Kid’s Life... - Broowaha

The Fragility of Human Culture...


Storytelling plays an important role in the oral tradition of the Guarani Mbyá Indians and the preservation of their native culture. 10-year old Jeguaká Mirim is one such storyteller...
The Fragility of Human Culture... - Broowaha



Basic Scholarships – USD$40.00 - $50.00 per month

Aimed at impoverished younger children participating in our Street Migration Prevention Programme, normally aged between 11 and 14 years of age. This scholarship guarantees their active participation at the Hummingbird Activity Center alongside their essential attendance in public schools. The scholarship helps combat child labor in high-risk families by preventing these children becoming new victims. The scholarship is awarded to those in particularly difficult life situations where survival often becomes a more important factor than the child’s educational needs and mental and physical health. As a regular sponsor you will have the opportunity to stay in contact with your scholarship holder and to follow the changes your sponsorship will be making in this child's life.

Intermediate Scholarships - USD$60.00 - $70.00 per month

This youth scholarship is aimed at developing vocational interests in young people as they grow with our programme, guaranteeing their commitment and eventually leading them on towards an advanced scholarship. A firmer step towards their personal life project. As a regular sponsor you will have the opportunity to stay in contact with your scholarship holder and to follow the changes your sponsorship will be making in this young person's life.

Advanced Scholarship - USD$80.00 - $100.00 per month

Aimed to inspire older youth reach their potential in whatever area they are developing natural or acquired abilities in programmes at the Hummingbird Activity Centre. The scholarship can be used to cover costs for supplementary, external educational courses or for extra training sessions and materials. Such funds would otherwise be an impossible priority for them to obtain within an impoverished family situation. As a regular sponsor you will have the opportunity to stay in contact with your scholarship holder and to follow the changes your sponsorship will be making in this young person's life.

"THE RICH MUST LIVE MORE SIMPLY SO THAT THE POOR MAY SIMPLY LIVE." - Mahatma Gandhi