The Desembole Arca Rugby project is Arca's new initiative. The name is derived from the verb "desembolar," which means remove obstacles, and "make it happen". In July 2023, 17 teenagers and two teachers from the Vila Prudente favela (SP) will travel to France for a three-week rugby trip and cultural immersion program to commemorate ten years of collaboration between Arca and the PAC rugby club in Sao Paulo, as well as to prepare for the Rugby World Cup in France. Help us cover the last mile!
Arca has been working for more than 20 years to implement life projects that appear out of reach for young people in the favela who face constraints and social barriers. Access to activities such as sports, arts, and foreign languages is crucial for the children of Arca in order to break down the walls of the favela and develop self-confidence for the future and a positive self-image. The Desembole Arca Rugby project is a "dream come true" for the teenagers of Arca and their families.
We believe that the path to a better future goes through education. Arca offers to children and youths growing in the favela of Vila Prudente the opportunity to access sports, arts, educational and vocational programs. This unique experience in France, combining the practice of rugby and the discovery of French culture, can help broaden horizons, unlock potential and change life trajectories. The team is taking extra French classes and rugby trainings, and preparing a demonstration of capoeira.
For the first time, Arca is organising a summer camp and a trip abroad for a group of teenagers. Already, all the community of the favela Vila Prudente is proudly talking about it and many meetings are taking place with the families to explain how their children will be welcome. The younger children of Arca are dreaming that one day it may be their turn. We're already seeing the strong impact of this project on the motivation of Arca's 130 beneficiaries to study and play sports.
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