Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America and the 5th largest country in the world. Brazil is so large that it borders all other South American countries except for Chile and Ecuador. This tropical land is not only known for its size but its ecological treasures with a large Atlantic coast, a mountain range, and the Amazon river basin and rainforest. Despite its amazing beauty there is a great need for humanitarian aid in Brazil. With around 186 million citizens, 40 millio... (more details)

Orphans are deprived of many opportunities necessary for their development. Through education and compassion, children are empowered to challenge a life of further poverty and exploitation. Volunteers focus on educational training which consists primarily of English language classes. Volunteers' active participation in programs such as health education, games, drawing, and painting is encouraged. With such a variety of ways to participate, the orphanage experience provides volunteers many meanin... (more details)

Volunteers help shape young lives in Brazil by sharing their English skills and teaching talents. Volunteers act as classroom assistants, aiding Brazilian English teachers and providing tutoring help for students who require it.  Volunteers can also get involved with the children through extra-curricular activities, such as sports, theater, and art.  Volunteers will have the opportunity to improve their teaching skills as well as get a feel for what teaching ESL is like. ... (more details)

Volunteers will assist local communities in Brazil with projects that focus on community development. Activities may include home or school renovation or may involve efforts to support sustainable eco-tourism in rural areas. Families living in rubbish dumps and other impoverished communities are served through this important project. (more details)

Local community health clinics and hospitals in Brazil serve a critical role on the front lines of health care. Here, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals focus not only on medicine, but on relationships. By building personal relationships with the families in the community served, these clinics can often identify health problems at an earlier stage. (more details)

The loss of natural habitats along with human population growth has put increased pressure on wildlife in Brazil. Volunteers can get involved in one of several projects that focus on decreasing biodiversity and habitat loss.  One project focuses on cataloging and counting local wildlife species in order to aid Brazilian researchers.  Participants on this project should plan to bring a digital camera. (more details)

Brazil is a country of amazing bio-diversity. Yet environmental degradation is a major threat to this unique and fragile place. Problems such as loss of bio-diversity, deforestation, desertification, soil erosion, over-fishing, and pollution are significant. Environmental conservation projects address these issues directly through community education and collaboration. (more details)