Task Brazil, the abandoned street kids of Brazil Trust
Task Brasil Inc. is a US non-profit organisation set up to support Task Brasil in the UK with its projects for children and teenagers at risk and from the streets in Brazil
What We Do
There are many terrifying realities that force countless children onto the streets: domestic violence, being orphaned or abandoned, or simply belonging to dysfunctional families.
For most, there is no way back.
Over 500 children, teenage mothers and their babies and their families have benefited from the facilities and services were funded partly by the Prefeitura of Rio de Janeiro and largely by private donations.
Donations funded the purchase of land neighbouring Casa Jimmy providing housing for volunteers and land for the project.
Task Brasil Trust depends on the help of the good hearted who are willing to invest their time and/or money in the future of these young victims of Brazilian society.
Our Story
Task Brasil Trust was established in the UK in 1992 in response to the situation of the street children of Brazil. Its projects improve the lives and support the needs of children and pregnant girls living on the streets.
Since its establishment as a charity in the UK in 1993, Task Brasil Trust has come a long way in helping the street children of Rio de Janeiro. In the early days, Ligia Da Silva (Founding Trustee) and her supporters began by trying to make contact with children on the streets, assisting poor families who were not able to provide for their children and helping young people, against all the odds, to receive a reasonable education.
Task Brasil was given an enormous boost in 1997 with a very generous donation by Jimmy Page, the Led Zeppelin rock icon, who witnessed first hand the deprivation of the children and troubles in the favelas whilst playing in Rio de Janeiro. The money donated was used to buy a plot of land in Santa Teresa with a house, Casa Jimmy.
Task Brasil Inc (www.taskbrasil.org) opened its office in the US in the summer of 2002. It is committed to using all of its resources to improve the independence and self-esteem of those supported by Task Brasil
How You Can Get Involved
Volunteer Program
Task Brasil, being a small charity, depends greatly on the help of individuals like yourself, companies, in the US, UK and wherever you are in the world.
Getting involved in our work will allow you to learn more about the situation, develop new skills and make a real difference to the lives of the children living on the streets.
Fundraising Events
Contact Us if you have any questions or simply if you wish to discuss details of your event or request further information.
Raise money for Task Brasil with a Personal Fundraising Page.
Donate
If you believe that something should be done to help the thousands of children living without opportunities on the streets of Brazil, then make a secure online donation, now.
Projects
Task Brasil’s projects in Brazil continue to improve the lives and support the needs of underprivileged children and young people.
Project Stepping Stone
Committed to providing assistance and guidance to its ex-residents, so that they maintain continuous access to local support networks and live in harmony with their families, away from the streets. Task Brasil’s team of professionals visit our ex-resident children and...
Casa Jimmy Project Crescer
Project Crescer started on 1 November 2011 for 40 children and teenagers, aged 10 - 17 years old who attend the state run schools nearby in Santa Teresa neighborhood. The project helps some of the most disadvantaged teenagers in Brazil. Our goal is to complement and...
News, Events & Updates
Led Zepplin’s Jimmy Page to be Knighted, if British MP gets her way
ULTIMATE Classic Rock The Daily Mail reports that Louise Mensch is campaigning for Page to be knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
2017 Newsletter
Catch up with what Task Brazil has been doing by downloading the latest Newsletter.
Changes to Task Brasil Projects
Task Brasil supporting the most vulnerable of the young people living on the streets of Rio de Janeiro. IMPORTANT CHANGES TO TASK BRASIL'S PROJECTS 2010 In March 2011, Task Brasil changed its focus from running residential care projects to providing more cost...
2017 Virgin London Marathon
Our runners Ben Drew, Lowri Brown, Brett Fisher, Christopher Bird, Paola Vasconcelos raised a total of £6,252.15 on Sunday the 23rd of April. The London Marathon kicked off in Blackheath, South East London, through Woolwich, Greenwich, Isle of Dogs, Tower of London...
