Sertão Vivo 2024 Recap: Transforming Lives, One Step at a Time

For the past nine years, Projeto Sertão Vivo has been dedicated to improving the lives of families in rural Araripina, Pernambuco. Through unwavering commitment and hard work, the project has made a tangible impact in education, sanitation, housing, and community development. 2024 was another year of remarkable achievements, reinforcing our mission to create sustainable change.

Milestones and Achievements

This year, Sertão Vivo continued its work by implementing critical initiatives that directly benefit the local community. Some of the key accomplishments include:

• Education Support: Over 1,600 school supply kits were distributed to students, ensuring that children have the necessary tools to succeed in their studies.
• Improved Sanitation: The construction of three new bathrooms significantly enhanced hygiene and living conditions for families.
• Expanding Educational Access: Two new classrooms were built in Serra da Rancharia to provide school reinforcement programs, strengthening the quality of education.
• Access to Clean Water: Three cisterns were installed, securing a reliable source of clean drinking water for the community.
• Housing Development: A new home was built, providing a safe and stable environment for a family in need.
• Community Growth: We successfully acquired land for the future Sertão Vivo Community Center, a space designed to empower residents with education, job training, and cultural programs.

A Vision for the Future: The Sertão Vivo Community Center

With the acquisition of land, we are one step closer to building the Sertão Vivo Community Center, a hub for growth, learning, and opportunity. This center will serve as a foundation for long-term development by offering:

• Vocational Training: Courses to equip locals with skills that lead to job opportunities.
• Educational Support: Tutoring and school reinforcement programs to help children excel academically.
• Community Bakery: A social enterprise to create income-generating opportunities for families.
• Sustainable Agriculture: Productive backyard gardens to promote local farming and self-sufficiency.
• Cultural Enrichment: Music and cordel literature classes to preserve and celebrate regional traditions.

Committed to Lasting Impact

The ongoing efforts of Projeto Sertão Vivo showcase the power of collective action and the importance of sustainable development. Every initiative completed this year reflects our dedication to improving lives and empowering communities for generations to come.

As we move forward, we remain committed to expanding our reach, fostering resilience, and creating opportunities where they are needed most. Together, we are building a brighter future for the Sertão!