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An article was published about a recent yellow fever outbreak in a couple southern states in Brazil. According to the CDC, part of the state of Bahia is at risk for contracting yellow fever, but the area near the coast and Salvador is not included. Places with stagnant water and open sewage, like favelas and impoverished neighborhoods, are subject to increased risks with more areas for mosquitoes to breed. Many of Bahia Street’s students live in these kind of neighborhoods, but Bahia Street provides medical attention for each student. For more information about yellow fever and preventative methods read the Yellow Fever In Brazil article.

Just wanted to share some of the student artwork we have recently received from the Salvador office. Students drew pictures and created dialogues about day-to-day activities at the center and the culture of Bahia. The storyline shows how current students invite other girls to Bahia Street and experience a positive and enriching environment.

Read our 2009 Annual Report.

In December 2009, Rita won the Ivy Inter-American Humanitarian Award, bringing her to Washington DC for a week. Here she is joined by Seattle board member Melanie Wyffels, Program Director Nancy Bacon, International Director Margaret Willson, and our new friend Maria. We spent the week meeting with leaders working on issues related to Brazil, women, and poverty.

Nation columnist Katha Pollitt included Bahia Street in her December column about where to give money.