http://www.bahiastreet.org Breaking cycles of poverty and violence through education Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:51:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dear All, Happy summer! The sun has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest, and we are beginning to enjoy the warmth that comes after many months of cold. In our Seattle office, we are incredibly busy. With current Brazilian inflation and the weak U.S. dollar, we have to send ... http://www.bahiastreet.org/archive/2008/07/bahia-street-news/ Learn more about Dr. Margaret Willson's book, Dance Lest We All Fall Down. http://www.bahiastreet.org/archive/2008/06/dance-lest-we-all-fall-down/ Bahia Street was recently mentioned in an "International Educator" article about university programs that teach students about climate change. Bahia Street has partnered for two years with the University of Washington's Department of Chemistry in a program that brings students to Brazil to learn about climate change in the ... http://www.bahiastreet.org/archive/2008/06/climate-change-news/ Recently an English language volunteer taught the Bahia Street girls how to jump rope as part of their English lesson.  Enjoy this 2:53 minute YouTube video. http://www.bahiastreet.org/archive/2008/03/direct-from-brazil-youtube-video/ Bahia Street's 2007 Annual Report is now available. http://www.bahiastreet.org/archive/2008/02/2007-annual-report/ On December 3, 2007, Margaret Willson was interviewed on WBAI, New York’s alternative radio station. Click here to listen. Go to the December 3, 2007 show and scroll ahead to the 30 minute mark. http://www.bahiastreet.org/archive/2007/12/wbai-radio-broadcast-with-margaret/ Bahia Street International Director Dr. Margaret Willson was honored with the 2008 Jefferson Award at a luncheon in Seattle, Washington.  The Jefferson Awards were created by Jacqueline Kennedy, among others, in 1972 to encourage and honor citizens for their achievements and contributions through public and community service.  Read ... http://www.bahiastreet.org/archive/2007/11/margaret-willson-receives-award-for-passionate-citizenship/ Are you a friend of Bahia Street and a Facebook user? Join our Facebook Cause. http://www.bahiastreet.org/archive/2007/11/facebook/ Dear All, I am watching the sun peek out between the clouds as I write this and think of all the other times I have written to you. Years have passed, the seasons come and gone, and still this connection continues. I still feel as though I am writing to you ... http://www.bahiastreet.org/archive/2007/10/october-2007/ For many (particularly in Brazil's northeast), the São João festival rivals Carnaval as the most lively celebration of Brazilian culture and music. Spend an evening in the Brazilian countryside with us on June 20 as we raise money for Bahia Street programs at JUICE's monthly "Global Giving Through Global ... http://www.bahiastreet.org/archive/2007/06/kexp-benefit-saturday-may-3o/