Rancho Grande Project

I can only express my feelings with one word: congratulations! I'm very happy to see these kids together, working hard to make their school a better place. A place where there is no right and wrong, no black or white, but true and friendly atmosphere coomitted to look for answers, for change, for wisdom and all there is in the package. The thinking teacher is no longer perceives as someone who applies theories, but as someone who theorizes his or her own practice. And that is exactly what I saw today at Rancho Grande Party, from the signs designed by the kids and hanging from the roof to the characters welcoming the guests to this beautiful and unforgetful event. My special hug to all of you at this very special school. Whenever I go there, I have this strong feeling we share the beauty of the word education and social interaction. Keep up with the very good work my special friends Marcinho and Alan.

Reading Project Bananal, SP

O mundo tem a cor que a gente pinta!

Bananal is a magic spot for me and my family. We decided to move out here to be close to nature, the mountains, the waterfalls, the birds. We have met amazing friends and very nice people. On a day by day basis we do our share to make this city a better place, but sometimes it beats me how things are handled around here. It makes me sad to see people who have crazy mood shifts in such a beautiful and peaceful place, surrounded by green and history. It makes me sad to see teachers who seem to close their heart to people`s smile and friendly good mornings. It makes me sad to see people who still believe the world is divided by different people, different religion, different race. There is no such thing as this huge misunderstanding and I truly believe everyone will eventually figure this out. I mean, we are one big and cool community and we should respect and honor the amazing place we live, not pointing out differences, but offering our best smile to whoever crosses our road, at church, in the square or even in a shoe store. What is this deal of treating people in a bizarre way around here? For this issue I will fight every step of the way. For me, the world is open for true hearts and open-minded smiles and good mornings. I'm very sorry for those who have this kind of moody attitudes around here, but I'll never change my style and my true emotion when I run into friends. After all, I trust love and friendship, and no matter what, I believe in a better and fair place for all of us. I'm very proud my daughter does not have any sort of prejudice and has an open heart as well, respecting and saying hello to all. I wish wisdom and insights to everyone in town.