Brazil Campo Largo

Out of the favela and into a home

2019 will be Mission Direct’s 12th and final year working with Open Hands in Campo Largo, building transitional homes to help move families out of the favela and into a home of their own in a safer, more secure environment.

Overview:

Building Project / Favelas / Suitable for all ages

Trip Dates

19 Oct – 02 Nov 2019
09 Nov – 23 Nov 2019
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The Projects

During our 12 years in Campo Largo working with Open Hands, 28 houses have been built across three sites, with a further two almost finished and two final homes to be built this year.

Come and help bring a close to the building aspect of the current project, we know they would LOVE to see you again!

These homes have - and will continue to - help families move out of the favelas and transition to a home of their own for a brighter future.

Help us finish this campaign with a big impact!

You'll also visit other community-led projects, such as Lar Feliz – A home for vulnerable children that aims to keep siblings together and CEIFAR- a men’s residential addiction treatment centre.

Rest and Relaxation

For some down-time, you’ll visit Cananeia: Take a boat trip through the world-famous mangroves and witness some incredible wildlife. Walk through the Atlantic Forest to a beautiful waterfall and swim in the natural pool, before venturing on to beautiful beaches.

Country Information

Campo Largo in South Brazil

The time zone is GMT -2 hours

The local language is Portuguese

Up to 25°C in Mar-Apr and Oct-Nov. It can be cold in the evenings

The flight is around 11.5 hours