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Who are the people?

Brazilians are a culturally diverse people, deriving their way of life from the regions they inhabit. Just as their traditions are varied, so are the causes of their poverty.

Although Brazil is comprised of many races, most of its citizens are united by language and religion. Eighty-nine percent of Brazilians are Christian, and Portuguese is spoken throughout the country.

In rural areas, families often lack safe water, sanitation, and health services. World Vision helps such communities gain access to running water. It also provides preventative health care and trains local health care workers to teach parents about good nutrition, sanitation, and immunization.

World Vision also helps farmers to gain the tools and skills needed to earn an adequate income from their crops. Your sponsored child’s community may benefit from agricultural and job-skills training offered through these sponsorship projects.



 
Country Statistics
Population190 million
Land Mass3,265,059 sq. miles
Life Expectancy72 years
Infant Mortality Rate28 / 1,000
Literacy Rate89%
School Enrollment96%
Access to Safe Water90%
Average Annual Income US$3460

The programs help parents to provide food, clothing, and other essentials for their children by increasing household income. In more urban areas, World Vision helps alleviate the suffering of street children and addresses issues such as child prostitution, drug abuse, and AIDS.
What is it like to live there?

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world. Its climate is diverse, ranging from hot rainforests to arid plateaus to temperate regions with snowfall.

Northern Brazil receives heavy rainfall throughout the year. The water flows through tributaries to the Amazon River, which carries one-fifth of the world’s volume of fresh water. A few tribal groups inhabit the sparsely populated area, continuing to live in the same way their ancestors have for centuries.

The people of Brazil are culturally and racially diverse, tracing their roots to Portuguese colonists, African slaves (brought to Brazil between the 16th and 19th centuries), and indigenous tribes.

Portuguese is the country’s official language, though Italian and German are also commonly spoken.

Brazil is the world’s largest producer of coffee, growing approximately one-quarter of the annual global harvest. Other important crops include sugarcane and rubber. Due to Brazil’s dependence on agricultural trade, changes in the world’s needs for its primary crops can severely impact its economy.

How You Can Pray for Your Sponsored Child

  • Pray that your sponsored child might respond to God’s love and grace.
  • Ask God to guide your sponsored child as he or she learns, grows, and moves toward a future full of hope and possibilities.
  • Pray for God to protect the health of your sponsored child and his or her family.
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