This November, in partnership with YouthBuild International, YouthBuild USA and through the generosity of the Fish Family Foundation, 8 youth from Just-A-Start YouthBuild and YouthBuild Boston embarked on the first ever Global YouthBuild Leadership Exchange program. The youth visited Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where there is a YouthBuild Brazil program in partnership with CEDAPS, a public health agency. Every day from early morning until late night youth learned about the history of Rio de Janeiro, worked together in community service, and truly engaged authentically with the people and communities. The American and Brazilian youth learned how much they actually had in common, which made any language barrier disappear shortly after meeting. The youth and JAS staff are so grateful to everyone involved who made the trip so meaningful and unforgettable. Obrigada Brazil!
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