Capoeira for Kids – 230903
On Sunday, the 3rd of September 2023, as is customary during the dry season, we enjoyed a sunny day. We began with a hearty breakfast for the children participating in our Capoeira project to boost their spirits for a productive day ahead. The training is led by ContraMestre Wilson, who travels a considerable distance to […]
FaberCastell Donation – 230824
The company FaberCastell has donated writing material for about 25 children in the Tupe. Such material donations onsite are very welcome and much needed in every household, especially for the young students and children. The kids are more than happy about it as you can see on the photos. We, the association Crocodilo & Piranha, […]
Capoeira for Kids – 230822 (Visit of Michael, MyTheo)
Capoeira for Kids, Sunday 20th August 2023, had been visited by one of our generous donors who took over a reasonable part of the Sunday-food-supply for the children, the trainer and educator and all persons who are helping us each Sunday to keep the project going. Michael brought also some traditional games from Germany and […]
Capoeira for Kids – 230716
Sunday, July 16th, 2023 – a beautiful day to savor. Our group of kids arrived bright and early, hungry for a hearty breakfast before diving into their Capoeira training and enjoying some fun in the waters of the Rio Negro. Under the guidance of Wilson, our ContraMestre, the kids learn the ins and outs of […]
Capoeira for Kids – 230702
A great Sunday, starting with breakfast, the training, then lunch and coffee. Also harnesting banana took place. This time we got visitors from the Brazilian south (Florianapolis). They were participating in the Capoeira lesson and we had a load of fun. Each one was highly motivated and showed his best side. For our group it […]
Capoeira for Kids – 230625
Today, Sunday, was again a great time for the Capoeira kids. With providing breakfast the kids can start fresh and strong into the training session. After the training the older one of the kids are helping us to prepare the lunch. They start the fire, grill the fish and the calabrese whilst the girls prepare […]
Capoeira for Kids – 230618
Since June 2023 we have full support for our project Capoeira for Kids in the matters of food supply. The German association MyTheo supplies the lunch for the participating kids and contramestre Wilson (the trainer) is now contributing breakfast for the project. With this combination and ongoing support from other donations we can keep the […]
Capoeira for Kids – 230611 (lunch by MyTheo)
On Sunday, the 13th June 2023, Capoeira for Kids is in the happy situation that the German Association “MyTheo” has donated the lunch for our group of children. MyTheo announced support for June, July and August 2023. Thank you MyTheo, thanks Michael Schleusener who visited us with loads of good energy. We are looking forward […]
Medical Treatment of Indigenous Tribe
Today, on Sunday, a team of doctors from Institute Manaos (@manaosgrupo (Instagram)) visited the indigenous tribe Dessana located 3 km away from our village to provide health services in the areas of dentistry, gynecology, and physiotherapy. Upon our Association’s request, @Manaosgrupo kindly agreed to also attend our group “Capoeira for Kids” for treatment treatment. Subsequently, […]
Capoeira for Kids – 230528 (special visit)
On May 28th, 2023, the Capoeira for Kids project had the pleasure of hosting a visit from Michael Schleusener, representing MyTheo. Back in November 2018, Michael recommended Wilson, now Contra-Mestre in Capoeira, to start the project “Capoeira for Kids” back then. During 2018 and 2019, Michael provided partial financial support to Capoeira for Kids, and […]
Mothers day – Visit by @Daynabenchimol
For the mothers day, Dayna Benchimol together with her team visited our village Tupe. Miriam e Eloiza, our neighbors, have arranged the contact. The visit was in the context of “entrepreneurship for woman”. Around 35 mothers and their kids came to visit the event which took place in our Oca as well as on the […]
Capoeira for Kids – 20230521 (doctors visit)
Today, on Sunday, a large team of doctors from @manaosgrupo (Instagram) visited an indigenous tribe located 3 km away from our village to provide health services in the areas of dentistry, gynecology, and physiotherapy. Upon our Association’s request, @Manaosgrupo kindly agreed to also attend our “Capoeira for Kids” event as part of the treatment. Subsequently, […]
