Students participate, learn about work of Salesian center

(MissionNewswire) Salesian programs in Vitória, Brazil received over a ton of food that was distributed to families of children attending oratories and apprentices attending technical school. The donations were collected during the Salesian Interclass Games organized by the Salesian Jardim Camburi School, which is a primary school for students from grades 2 to 4.

After the delivery of more than 100 food baskets, Fernanda Aparecida Chisté de Andrade, the pastoral coordinator of Salesian social works in Vitória, visited participating classes to talk about the Salesian center in Vitória and its history of social action. He said, “It’s very important for these children to understand how sharing helps others. Thanks to the children and families initiative, we have been able to provide food for those who lack it. It’s transformative, and it’s great for them to learn this from a young age. We want to thank the families for their support, the volunteers who helped with transportation, and especially the children, who participated so wonderfully.”

The initiative also received support from Christian Family Movement volunteers who helped transport the donations to the Salesian Fort São João location, the headquarters for the Salesian center in Vitória.

According to the World Bank, the COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on Brazil with poverty tripling in 2021. Nearly 17 million people fell into poverty in the first quarter of the year and the poverty rate now is higher than it was a decade ago. Researchers estimate that 12.8% of Brazil’s population, some 27 million people, are now living below the poverty line.

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