This work is done in Brazil voluntarily by 218,000 people participating in this network of human solidarity that unites faith and life. Thanks to this volunteering Brazilian reality has changed. To this story of success were incorporated different complementary actions, such as income generation, literacy, community playgrounds, food security programs, mental health, etc.
This large network of human solidarity has spread throughout Brazil and today is present in 3,616 municipalities, accompanied by approximately 79 thousand 500 pregnant women and more than 1 million and 630 thousand children. The national average is 12 children per leader, more than 90% of community leaders are poor women.
“THE WORLD WILL NOT BE BETTER IF RICHER, BUT IF EVERYONE GROWS IN EQUALITY” (Zilda Arns)
Thanks to the team of 189 sector leaders, who enthusiastically and with great fellowship throughout 2014 made possible the Child Pastoral in the area of Renza in the parish. Santo Domingo, Icaivera and Jesus Obrero.
By Maria de Lourdes, Lay Comboni Missionary
