Causes: Education, Educational Services

Mission: Strengthens education and builds economic opportunities by connecting communities, engaging leaders, and creating transformative learning experiences linking the united states and brazil

Programs: In 2016 we:- provided services to 144 brazilian students in 3 sites throughout brazil. - recruited and trained 4 team leaders to manage the 3 teams. - enrolled 16 american participants who completed the fellowship program (leadership development program and travel to brazil for 3 week in-person stage)- hosted 11 brazilian students and coordinators for 2 week us immersion program; in collaboration with college partners- 100% of fellows agree or strongly agree that us-brazil connect should continue to offer this fellowship program- 87% of brazilian students agree or strongly agree that they feel comfortable communicating their thoughts and ideas in english (after completing the program)