Casa do Caminho
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
About: Casa do Caminho run three homes to shelter and protect children and adolescents from different family backgrounds and vulnerable situations. Their priority is education and improving employment potential on leaving the home.
How to get there: donations can be taken to their language centre in Rio, +55 (0) 21 22676552 which is in Ipanema, the address is Rua Farme de Amoedo 75-sala 403 Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro. Guided tours of the orphanages can be organized by contacting Bart Bijen on +55 (0) 21 88755300
What to take: underwear for children from three to 18, simple first aid supplies, simple tools, musical instruments, personal hygiene products and of course clothing and linens.
Website:
www.casadocaminhobrasil.org