Limão Verde (Green Lemon) Indian Reservation
Aquidauana, Mato Grosso do Sul Brasil Project started: In 2013 as a result of Sarita’s work in a neighboring reservation. Local Church Partner: UNIEDAS (Network of Indigenous Churches) Tribal Group: Terena Indians Language: Portuguese & Terena Children participating per week: 60-70 Economy: Small-scale farming Challenges: Alcohol addiction, poverty, unemployment, violence, conflict with ranchers Interesting tidbits: Learn to say “Great God” in Terena – Hanaiti
Lagoinha (Little Lake) Indian Reservation
Aquidauana, Mato Grosso do Sul Brasil Project started: In 2012 with the assistance of a team from Mclean Bible Church. Local Church Partner: UNIEDAS (Network of Indigenous Churches) Tribal Group: Terena Indians Language: Portuguese & Terena Children participating per week: 60-70 Economy: Small-scale farming Challenges: Alcohol addiction, poverty, unemployment, violence, conflict with ranchers Interesting tidbit: Learn to say “Great God” in Terena – Hanaiti
Comunidade Jardim Floresta (Forest Garden)
Florestópolis, Parana – Brazil Project started: October 2008 Local Church Partner: Independent Presbyterian Church International Church Partner: The Bridge Community Church, Morrisville, NC Geographic setting: Slum neighborhood in Rural Town Language: Portuguese Children participating per week: 50-60 Economy: Sugar cane harvesting and processing Challenges: Drug traffic, addiction, violence, high male incarceration Interesting tidbits: Open Arms was invited to provide chaplain services to the local
Eduardo & Claudia Ribeiro
Field Director –
Brazil