Cândido Mota, São Paulo – Brazil

Project started: July 2014

Local Church Partner: Evangelical Church of Biblical Revival

Geographic setting: Urban

Language: Portuguese

Children participating per week: 50-60

Economy: Mix of agricultural and manufacturing

Challenges: Poverty, drug traffic, addiction, violence, high levels of male incarceration

Interesting tidbits: Cândido Mota is also known by the nickname, “Gigante Vermelho” or “Giant Red” because of the color of its exceptionally fertile soil. They are also known for one of the largest annual rodeo’s in the region.