In early March, Carlos Duorado, Oakseed ministry Liaison to Latin America, and Norm Snyder, Oakseed Board Member, traveled to Brazil to visit Oakseed ministry partners Brazilian Baseball Association, Israel Shalom, JEAME, Lily of the Valleys, and Semear. Here are some pictures from their visit. Carlos and Norm joined JEAME staff and volunteers […]
In areas of Brazil, gangs attract children with promises of protection, community, and income. Many children join gangs at age ten and carry weapons by age 12. Israel Shalom uses music appreciation courses, beginner to advanced music lessons, and dance classes to bring the gospel and community to at-risk children on the outskirts of […]
MEET ISRAEL SHALOM (São Paulo, Brazil) Tucked away in the outskirts of São Paulo, youth are pressured to join a gang. Living in a poor community, gangs offer community and a means to earn money for food and rent. Israel Shalom helps at-risk kids see a path forward beyond poverty and gang violence as they […]