Elos works to help people recover their ability to dream and find the will to realize these dreams with others. They work with people from high-risk urban and traditional communities in the Sao Paulo area and with youth and social entrepreneurs from four continents.
Elos believes that everybody wants to transform the world, and can. They are dedicated to creating opportunities where people can contribute joyfully, voluntarily, and cooperatively to build a more beautiful, peaceful, and abundant world for all.
One program is particularly unique. Warriors Without Weapons is a hands-on training course for students and young professionals who are committed to preserving traditional cultures through community-based sustainable development. During the month-long program, students are immersed in the day-to-day reality of a local community. This experience poignantly brings to life that which students have often only studied in the classroom.
Activities and Accomplishments
All of Elos’ programs engage the community in designing and building structures such as daycare centers, housing and community spaces that will re-establish and strengthen social connections and civic mindedness.
- Revitalizing Historic Santos: beautifying this long-neglected downtown area
- Crèche do Dique: building a kindergarten with classrooms, kitchens, lofts, playground, orchard and organic garden to serve 60 children
- Escola Caiçara da Juréia: developing a school in a unique but endangered native community
- Arte No Dique: preserving and developing the traditional arts and culture of the community, including an after-school program for children and teens
Find out more about Elos by visiting their website. |
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