12 Apr 2015
"I have the dream of getting to know the city called Belo Horizonte. When I grow up I want to become a volleyball player. What makes me happy is going to school by bus, I think that's a lot of fun. I also feel happy when I eat coxinha and eat ice cream. "
- Henrique
My story
My name is Henrique Batista da Silva, I'm 10 years old and I'm attending the 4th grade of Elementary School I. I live with my mother, my stepfather and my brothers, who are also part of the NGO. My favorite class is Portuguese Language. I study in the morning at a municipal school and in the afternoon I participate in the activities of the NGO New Generation Brazil. In my free time, I like to watch movies and play hide and seek with my brothers. I support a football team called Flamengo. My favorite class at the NGO is Robotics, because I can create games and work on the computer. I also really like playing volleyball and classes, as it is an opportunity to train and have fun with my friends.Why Henrique needs our help
The student has been facing significant challenges in his family environment, which has impacted his emotional and academic development. The student has no contact with his biological father. Every family history has affected not only the student's emotional stability, but also their routine and school performance. In addition, the student was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Given this, we want to invest in Henrique's future, so that he changes his current reality and has the conditions to walk a path of success and achievements. The student is monitored by the institution's psychiatrist and uses medication so that he is calmer and concentrates on his daily activities. It is very important that the NGO's professionals continue to accompany the student, because we believe that through the classes and support that the institution offers, Henrique will develop educationally and professionally, becoming a young person trained for the job market or Higher Education, achieving a promising future and overcoming his difficulties.
Henrique is supported by impact partner Nieuwe Generatie Brasil
The New Generation Brasil Foundation was born out of the desire to offer underprivileged children in Brazil a better future. We believe that every child deserves equal opportunities. We do not stop at 'survival', but want to help the children/young people develop towards an independent and sustainable future by giving them (practical) education, with which they can later provide for themselves. Our vision is that a child can only learn and develop if it feels safe. That is why it is our mission to make this happen. We want to start by creating an environment where children feel safe and secure. Where they can really be children and develop and grow from the natural childlike interest. With the ultimate goal of offering a new generation of Brazilians the opportunity: * to develop, * to be able to make their dreams, potential and ambition come true * to be able to support themselves and their future family well.Sponsor Henrique
As a guardian you help Henrique and other children within the program of Nieuwe Generatie Brasil.
Thanks to your contribution and that of the other guardians, the children are helped with proper nutrition, tutoring, sports and personal development. This gives them a chance at a hopeful future.
Sponsor Henrique