São Paulo – The Vila Formosa community, in East São Paulo, will be the next place to host the Islamic Solidarity Project, a social action project that’s been taking healthcare services, leisure activities and cosmetic procedures to many districts of the São Paulo metro area to vulnerable populations. The event will mark the celebrations for the nine years of CEU Formosa, on September 22, from 10 am to 3 pm, and is open to the public in general.
Among the main healthcare services to be offered are eye, breast, hepatitis, cholesterol and high blood pressure exams. The cosmetic procedures are skin cleansing and massage. Among the play activities are the distribution of books to all age groups, including the comic book Khalil, which aims to demystify the religion among the young Brazilian readers through the story of a Muslim boy. The comic books bas launched at the stand of the Federation of Muslim Associations of Brazil (FAMBRAS) in the last São Paulo International Book Biennial. For the kids, there will also be party jumpers and face painting.
The event will also have the performances of a capoeira group from Vila Formosa, of the Native Brazilian tribe Tenondé-Porã (from Parelheiros district), with music and dancing, and the art of graffiti artists from the group Zuma Luma (from Embu das Artes), who will be painting at the sight a message against religious intolerance.
The event is organized by FAMBRAS, which aims to offer the services to many communities in São Paulo to reach as many people as possible. The event’s last edition, which took place in Guarulhos, was visited by over 10,000 people (picture above).
The Islamic Solidarity Project aims to defend human life and empathy and compassion for others, regardless of religion. For the project, FAMBRAS has partnered with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation and the United Arab Emirates’ embassy, plus it has the support of Colégio 24 de Março, the São Paulo City Hall and the regional county boards of the hosting districts.
For further information, visit FAMBRAS’ website and Facebook page.
Quick info
Islamic Solidarity Project – Vila Formosa
September 22, from 10 am to 3 pm
Rua Sargento Claudiner Evaristo Dias, 10
Parque Santo Antônio – São Paulo
http://www.fambras.org.br/
Translated by Sérgio Kakitani
