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Shall We Talk About MilongaFest?

  • Writer: María Luz Peña
    María Luz Peña
  • Jun 30
  • 2 min read

MilongaFest is a Brazilian initiative that emerged after Genfest 2024. It’s an innovative proposal that complements the experience of the international program, strengthening bonds and collaboration among young people and CSOs (Civil Society Organizations) working in various social fields.


It will be a week entirely dedicated to volunteering, aiming to offer a fraternal and deeply transformative experience.


This fraternal approach to volunteering, inspired by the Milonga Project – an international initiative – is based on the impact that young people and adults have been generating in their areas of work for years. It represents a new way of engaging in social action, where the fraternal bond between participants is key. This same spirit of fraternity motivates encounters with vulnerable communities, promoting experiences of communion and intercultural dialogue, and from these encounters, discovering possible paths to social transformation and development.


How Will It Work?

During July 2025, each participant can choose an organization to engage in a one-week volunteer exchange experience. Activities will include supporting social projects through workshops (music, dance, and more), as well as community-based visits and practical tasks with host communities, children, adolescents, and Venezuelan immigrants.


Participating Organizations


  1. Casa do Menor São Miguel Arcanjo – Rio de Janeiro 📍 Location: Rio de Janeiro, RJ 📆 Dates: 10/07 – 17/07 🎟 Slots: 10 young people 🔹 Work with children and adolescents in vulnerable situations.

  2. SMF Focolari – Vargem Grande Paulista – São Paulo 📍 Location: Vargem Grande Paulista, SP (Jardim Margarida and Bairro do Carmo Projects) 📆 Dates: 10/07 – 17/07 🎟 Slots: 20 young people 🔹 Community engagement and social support activities.

  3. AACA – Association for the Support of Children and Adolescents – Recife 📍 Location: Recife, PE 📆 Dates: 14/07 – 18/07 🎟 Slots: 5 young people 🔹 Work with vulnerable children and adolescents.

  4. IVG – Vilson Groh Institute (Marist School) – Florianópolis 📍 Location: Florianópolis, SC 📆 Dates: 10/07 – 17/07🎟 Slots: 10 young people 🔹 Participation in social projects focused on education and youth development.

  5. ANSPAZ – Our Lady of Peace Association – Fortaleza and Itapetininga 📍 Location: Fortaleza, CE and São Paulo, SP 📆 Dates: 10/07 – 17/07 🎟 Slots: 6 young people (Fortaleza) / 12 young people (Main Office in São Paulo) 🔹 Social, cultural, and community-based activities.

  6. Welcome Project – Mariapolis Glória – Belém 📍 Location: Benevides, PA 📆 Dates: 22/06 – 28/06 🎟 Slots: 15 young people 🔹 Projects focused on after-school support and social inclusion.

  7. Casulo – Bragança Paulista – São Paulo 📍 Location: Bragança Paulista, SP 📆 Dates: 14/07 – 18/07 🎟 Slots: 10 young people 🔹 Work with adults with disabilities.

  8. Fraternity in Unity – Curitiba 📍 Location: Curitiba, PR 📆 Dates: 10/07 – 17/07 🎟 Slots: 10 young people 🔹 Support for social initiatives serving immigrants.


Excitement is already in the air! So far, 19 young people are registered and ready to dive into this unique journey of solidarity and communion. May this energy continue to spread and touch more hearts!


If you're interested, register using the link below or contact us:



 
 
 

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