Mission: ABRACE’s mission is to preserve and promote Brazilian education and cultural and social integration in the Brazilian community with the aim of strengthening its identity within the United States.
Target demographics: families and children with Brazilian connection to keep their cultural heritage alive and live honoring of their roots and background
Direct beneficiaries per year: 280 children, 130 families, 32 teachers.
Geographic areas served: the DC metropolitan area
Programs: classes on Brazilian language and culture for children, community-building activities such as Book and Cultural Fairs and annual folkloric celebrations, educational workshops for parents and teachers, workshops for children on sports, music and drama, literature and storytelling and much more.