Help Children like Gisele This Christmas Have the Chance of a Brighter Future
GISELE'S PROFILE:
AGE: 11 years old
BIRTHDAY MONTH: April
MOTHER/FEMALE GUARDIAN OCCUPATION: Unemployed
CHILDREN IN HOUSEHOLD: 3
COUNTRY: Brazil
CORRESPONDENCE LANGUAGE:
HOBBIES:
- Art or Drawing
- Ball Games
EDUCATION:
- UK School Year Equivalent: Year 5
- Favourite subject: History, Maths, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies
CHALLENGES FACED BY CHILDREN IN BRAZIL
Brazil is the fifth most populous country in the world, with more than 202.6 million people, of which approximately 30% are under 18 years of age. 85% of Brazilians live in urban areas, which have developed haphazardly and are severely under-resourced as a result of their rapid and unplanned growth.
Although child labour is illegal in Brazil, there are approximately three million Brazilian boys and girls, aged 10 to 17 years, who are victims of child labour. For many families, it’s become normal for children to work, so changing the mindset of the nation is a huge challenge.