Welcome!
Program is the following Academic course on theory and politics of the
African Diaspora Classrooms with Brazilian colleagues selected by
Criola and Uerj (first to institute affirmative action in Brazil, in 2003)
Instructors from Brazil and United States: academics, policy makers, civil society organizers
Modules on research, intellectual history, theory Emphasis on Diasporic perspectives Black Feminisms
Placement in social justice organization: Criola or Criola Partner
Uerj
Classes take place in one of Rio de Janeiro’s main universities First to implement affirmative action in 2003 Located at the border between southern and
northern part of Rio Next to Maracana Stadium, Mangueira, and Vila
Isabel Accessible by subway
Translators and Portuguese classes
Classes are from 1-6p, two times per week
Simultaneous translations
Portuguese classes at Criola More intensive in the first three weeks
Criola and its partners
Founded 1992
Mission Empower black
women, adolescents, and children, to combat racism and sexism
Develop plans of action to improve living conditions of black population
Areas of action
Health http://www.criola.org.br/atuacao_saude.htm
Human Rightshttp://www.criola.org.br/atuacao_direitos_humanos.htm
Political action and articulationshttp://www.criola.org.br/atuacao_politica.htm
Project monitoring and evaluationhttp://www.criola.org.br/atuacao_monitoramento.htm
Communicationhttp://www.criola.org.br/atuacao_comunicacao.htm
Partners (to be confirmed)
CARITAS http://caritas.org.br/novo/
IBASE http://www.ibase.br/pt/
OBSERVATORIO DE FAVELAS http://www.observatoriodefavelas.org.br/observ
atoriodefavelas/home/index.php
accommodations
Jucati Apartments
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Funding
Plan ahead!
See the program database and budget calculator in the Study Abroad website
Liberal Arts: $12,000
LLILAS, AADS: summer fellowships
Global Assist (SA website)
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