Brazil – Projecto UERE

In May 2016 the fund donated USD 125,000 to “Projecto UERE” helping children in the favela of Maré in Rio, Brazil. This was further supported by USD 100,000 from the fund in December 2017. The founder of UERE is Yvonne Bezerra de Mello who has devoted her life to help and take care of children living on the streets. They will use the funds from XXL Children’s Foundation delivering food and medications, school supplies and books and will also be able to employ another four new teachers.

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Soccer is the heart and soul of Brazil and the dream of all children living in Rio. Some of the funds will be used to support and operate the UERE soccer team. The donations were handed over by the Brazilian soccer player Ronaldinho along with sports equipment and team jerseys. He spent the day playing with the kids together with the world famous skateboarder Adil Dyani. XXL also handed over skateboard materials to play with.

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“Prosjekt Gatebarn” is a fundraiser of Projecto UERE and facilitates the direct transfer of funds from XXL Children’s Foundation to the UERE organization and the children.

 

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