The beginning of the Goodbyes

Today was full of laughter, food, jokes and lastly tears as it was our last full day in Salvador and we began the tearful journey of saying goodbye to our Mães and to Salvador.

IMG_9457Today we had a great lunch with our Mães at SENAC, a culinary institute here in Salvador.  The food was delicious, but I must say I will not be eating at a buffet for a very long time.  Buffet style restaurants are very common here and they work very well, especially for a large group, but I am so tired of them.

We celebrated two birthdays or “aniversários,” Roman and Sonia’s.  SENAC was kind enough to provide us with a “decorative” cake which, unfortunately, we didn’t get to eat, but the buffet had all types of Bahian food and dessert so we didn’t feel too gypped.  I had two helpings of my favorite dessert or “sobremesa,” pudim de leite condensado.  When in Brazil, right?  Besides, everyone knows that calories consumed on vacation don’t count.

After significantly stuffing ourselves, we all took a moment to thank those who made this trip possible.  A big thanks to Clara whose enthusiasm and excitement made us feel comfortable in a strange land.  A big thanks to Dr. Stauber and Dr. Ramsey-White for putting this program together and pushing us out of our comfort zones in order to experience all that Salvador has to offer by insisting we do home stays.  I was a little hesitant at first because none of us knew Portuguese and what little Spanish some of us spoke we realized pretty quickly wasn’t going to help us a whole lot.
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IMG_9449And finally a HUGE thank you to our Mães who opened their homes, families and hearts to us.  My Mãe did so much for me while I was here from preparing three meals a day when she normally only eats one to cleaning my bedroom and bathroom everyday and always welcoming me home with a big smile and motherly hug.  I will miss her so much when I return, alone, to my studio apartment back in Atlanta :'(  I wish my Portuguese was better so I could better communicate with her how much I appreciate what she has done for me and that I will never forget her.  Thank goodness for Facebook 🙂

Tomorrow we will be picked up by vans around 5:30pm or 17:30.  Now my only concerns are last minute shopping tomorrow morning and playing tetris to fit everything in my suitcases.  Three weeks has flown by and normally I’m ready to go home, but this time I wish I had another week here; the sun has finally come out, I have made some great friends and I’m finally able to semi-communicate with my family.  The old saying, “glad to come but glad to leave” certainly doesn’t apply this time.

May 27: Day Trip to Praia do Forte

Today was definitely one of the most perfect days I’ve had in a long time.

We left ACBEU at 8:30AM for Praia do Forte, a gorgeous district just outside of Salvador. (The drive was only about an hour-and-a-half long!). First, we visited Castelo Garcia D’Avila, a monument of colonial Brazil that has been partially restored. The castelo (castle) was absolutely beautiful. I love ruins, and this 16th century complex did not disappoint! I loved the D’Avila Ruine Castle; the wear on the stones under the sunlight was breathtaking. One interesting fact about the castle was that were two stone “seats” by every window. Our wonderful tour guide, Simone explained that the seats were built so people could sit and watch the ocean for activity. Men would watch for incoming danger, and young girls and unmarried women would sit by the window and watch the goings-on outside because they were not allowed to do much else. (Thank God for the feminist movement, the year 2015, and my independence!).

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After seeing the castle, we went to have lunch at Casa da Nati… at least we thought we were! All fifteen students, Dr. IMG_7009[1]Ramsey-White, Dr. Stauber, and  Simone, piled onto the bus after touring the castelo, and our bus driver, Narciso started the engine… and we went nowhere. The bus revved and revved, but for almost an hour our wheels were stuck in the red, clayey sand around the monument entrance! It was wonderful to see other bus drivers and several men in the vicinity pitch in to help Narciso try to get the bus moving. They got shovels to dig around the tires, and eventually Narciso and another bus driver lugged over a large stone slab that the bus could drive over! Thankfully, we escaped before we consumed all of our snacks 🙂

The food at Casa da Nati was perfection. Hands-down, all-around amazing food. But what struck me about the restaurant was not the comida, but the artwork. All around the restaurant were abstract paintings of Bahian women. These lively pictures celebrated the female form in a way that made my heart smile. While admiring the decorations, I noticed a regal older woman sitting at a table who looked like a woman in a photograph on one of the walls. I asked Simone if that was the restaurant owner and she said yes! I was so impressed by the beauty and ambiance of the restaurant that I asked Simone if she would introduce me to her. Simone very kindly did so, and I complimented her restaurant as best I could in Portuguese, and I asked her if she would take a picture with me. (Hey, why not?).

IMG_7033[1]After lunch, we went to the TAMAR Project, a project for the preservation of marine turtles. The tartarugas were so cute (fofa)! In addition to turtles, we saw various fish, and a sting ray! I pet the sting ray… and a) nothing happened because it’s barbed, poisonous stinger had been removed, and b) its skin felt like slimy, hard leather.

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And now, the ultimate part of my day: the praia (beach). The beach was so beautiful! The fattest, fluffiest clouds hung low, like cotton balls almost close enough to reach. The sky was perfectly blue, and the water was so clear. The sand was clean and the beach was not crowded. It was literally the perfect afternoon. I spent about an hour with my friend, Sheree searching for shells and cool-looking rocks. Then, I waded out into the water, where I spotted many types of crabs, fish, and the cutest, fattest snail I have ever seen! My initial plan was to do some yoga on the beach, but the wildlife was way too intriguing for me to spend my time in Downward-Facing Dog or Svasana.

I’m a Cancer, which is a “water” sign, and true-to-form I am most at peace around water. Today was a day I will never forget, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to wade in the waters of Praia do Forte.

 

Nearing the end of our trip

As soon as I walked into our usual classroom, it began to hit me again that I am about to leave Brazil. I was also feeling uneasy presenting our project, especially in front of the Brazilian experts. Contrasting the definitions of public and collective health is a challenge and I was not feeling confident. Professor Eduardo Mota was the only one that came to observe our presentations (I hope he liked our presentation). The first presentation on “The Genesis of Collective Health” practically summarized every bit of information I was going to present. I am not going to lie, I felt a bit relieved to know that my interpretation of collective health was similiar to theirs. The second group also presented the same material, which got me even more nervous to present my material. By the time we presented, everything was repetitive and redundant (definitely not feeling good). Once it was our turn to present, we were very crunched on time. Despite my nerves, the presentations done by my peers were excellent and representative of everything we learned! Overall, I can confirm that every one of us had grown tremendously in our education on the Brazilian healthcare system. I felt that despite the busy/hectic schedules and lack of sleep we each had an enrichment of experiences that will turn us into AWESOME public health practitioners. The various ideas and driving force that was brought to table by each group showed the dedication we all have in making healthcare more accessible (with increased quality) for everyone around the world.

Practices in Collective Health (only good pic I have)

Practices in Collective Health (the only good pic I have)

For lunch we all went to “Restaurante Aconchego Da Zuzu”. Professor Mota and Clara also joined us. The meal was muito delicioso! It was a semi-buffet style, but was served in clay pots. The type of food that was served was “Bahian food”. I am already feeling sad knowing that I am not going to be eating yummy Brazilian food for much longer. Brazilian food has yet to disappoint me! The flavors and soul put into each prepared dish also amazes me. I also feel much healthier eating here than I do back in the states. Can I bring home a Brazilian cook with me?

The food was served in Clay pots

The food was served in Clay pots

Group photo at Restaurante Aconchego Da Zuzu

Group photo at Restaurante Aconchego Da Zuzu

I came home and took a 3 hour nap. Estou muito cansada! A good handful of us decided to go enjoy our last remaining nightlife here in Brazil. Our plan is to meet up at a Brazilian friend’s place to mingle. I am definitely excited and looking forward to this interaction. Nightlife in Brazil is definitely something I am enjoying and getting used to. There is so much culture here; I love it. I am going to miss it ridiculously. Cryfest round 2.

Turnout of the mingle event… to be continued…till then boa noite <3

-Naomi

I LOVE BRAZIL

“The best way to understand a place is to know how the people love, work and die.”

I cannot believe that tomorrow is our final day at ISC. As I take a break from work on our final presentation to write this blog post, I feel grateful, energized, and inspired. Yet, also a bit melancholy as our flight back to Atlanta draws near. Yesterday, I said my goodbyes to Freddy, our most knowledgeable tour guide, prankster, traveler and new life-long friend. Today was my last day with Mauricio, our extraordinarily charming and patient Portuguese instructor, without whom I would still be asking for agua de cocô instead of agua de côco. (Trust me, that’s an important distinction.) Tomorrow, we’ll say farewell to the all of the faculty at the ISC who have taken the time to share their work and answer our questions. I am so thankful for all the people who have been willing to share this, the beautiful state of Bahia, with us for these three very short weeks. I have learned more than I could I have imagined—about collective health, world history, Brazilian culture, my professors, my classmates, and myself.

Freddy let us come with him while he did is grocery shopping this weekend. Mercado de Sao Joaquim was beautiful!

Freddy let us come with him while he did his grocery shopping this weekend. Mercado de Sao Joaquim was beautiful!

Today we had the opportunity to explore some of the health information datasets that are made publicly available by the Brazilian ministry of health. Carol, who has been with us throughout our time here at ISC, told us a bit about the history of these information systems, and almost glowed with pride as she described the sheer amount of information available to anyone who wishes to peruse it—“from the door-guy to the president.” These datasets, to me, represent yet another way that this nation strives for transparency and invests in its citizens. Anyone who wants to can know the prevalence of a disease in the population, who’s at risk, where the risk is highest, and how much the government is spending on it. Knowledge is power, is it not? Plus, as a data nerd, I have to admit that browsing through these databases was kind of fun.

Carol teaches the class about publicly available datasets, while students wave to the paparazzi.

Carol teaches the class about publicly available datasets, while students wave to the paparazzi.

The quote that forms the title of this blog post is paraphrased from the beginning of a comic book series, Praga (in English, Plague), which is one of Carol’s favorites. I suspect that Carol is a fellow data nerd, and this quote resonated with her as it also resonates with me. I think it’s safe to say that we have all seen how Brazilians love—from the inspirational NGOs working within their communities to our warm and protective host moms feeding us until we pop. In our lectures at ISC and in all of our interactions with tour guides, teachers and community leaders, we’ve seen how Brazilians work. (On that front, we could all learn a little something from Brazil on how to get things done). And—as morbid as it is—today we learned how to understand how Brazilians die. That is, at least we learned about the very complex combination of data points that can be pulled together to paint a two-dimensional picture of health in Brazil. Without every single one of these three components (loving, working, dying), I can honestly say that this experience in Salvador would have been incomplete.

Street art around Salvador. "Mais amor por favor." (In English, "more love, please.")

Street art around Salvador. “Mais amor por favor.” (In English, “more love, please.”)

Rio, Research and the Reality of Educating the Youth

Oi ! Tudo bem? These words have become a daily greeting to everyone I encounter here in Salvador. After two weeks of constantly hearing and attempting to speak Portuguese, I think I’m actually becoming understandable.

Over the weekend, three people from our group traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We had a scheblogpix1dule packed with activities including walking the ocean shore in Ipanema, riding a train to the top of Corcovodo mountain to seeing Christ the Redeemer and capturing spectacular scenery along Rio’s shorelines and hillsides. It was paradise! Rio is truly a beautiful place full of tourist and native people from all over the world

blogpicblogpix2Salvador’s culture is very different compared to Rio de Janeiro’s.

Today, we had the opportunity to hear from PhD students from the Institute of Collective Health at the Federal University of Bahia about their research on various topics. The presentations were about emerging topics in Collective Health such as Dengue, Zika, Asthma and Rotavirus. Currently in Salvador, there is an outbreak of the Zika virus that is gaining attention from the municipal health system. It’s interesting to see current research being conducted to help understand and gain knowledge but most importantly how to help out the communities being affected by these outbreaks in Brazil.

Unidade de Polícia Pacificadora (UPP) is a law enforcement policy in favelas that reclaims territories thatblogpix3 were once controlled by drug gangs. Calabar was the second favela established on the outskirts of Salvador. It is one of the poorest communities and established a UPP back in 2011 to empower the community through social programs. We had an opportunity to visit the Escola Aberta in Calabar. This school helps empower and strengthens its Afro-Brazilian identity while opening doors to knowledge.

I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to study abroad in Paris and Rio de Janeiro. I’ve been exposed to different cultures and Salvador is no exception. We’ve all created memories together and with our host families. We have been able to experience the culture first hand but most importantly we’ve gained so much. It will definitely be hard to say goodbye to friends and families we’ve gained here. It will be a bittersweet moment for all of us.

I am Learning, I am Changing , I am Dreaming New Dreams

The Sound of Music is my favorite movie, ask my kids they will tell you that when I had them as a captive audience I would make them sit and watch the movie with me every year, every time it came on. The song “Climb Every Mountain” from that movie is what comes to mind when I think about this trip to Salvador. The chorus is:

                                                                       Climb every mountain
Pai IgnacioFord every stream,
Follow every rainbow,
‘Till you find your dream.

 I know that the 15 Georgia State University students that have accompanied us on this trip to Salvador, Brazil have climbed a mountain, forded a stream and seen rainbows, but I wonder how it will all affect their dreams.  I know that my first study abroad program helped to create new dreams for my life. 10 years ago I did a study abroad trip to Rio De Janiero, Brazil with Dr. Cassandra White and Dr. Colin Crawford. The trip changed my life and my aspirations, because it opened my mind, empowered my courage and fueled a desire to ensure that other people, especially students of color, had the opportunity to travel and study outside of the United States. Colin and Cassie, were amazing directors, they each challenged me to let down my guard, trouble my personal convictions, learn a new language, and examine life and the world through a multi-centric lens. “Imitation is the greatest form of flattery” and I have tried my best to honor Cassie and Colin by being a study abroad director as transforming to my students as they were to me.

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There is a tremendous amount of responsibility that comes with leading a study abroad program. Logistics must be managed, safety must be ensured and learning must occur, they all are high priorities. Of the 10 study abroad trips I have planned and co-directed they have all been terrifying, those three competing elements of logistics, safety and learning never get any easier, but seeing students grow academically, intellectually and personally through the experiences they participate in is worth every minute spent planning a program. This trip to Salvador has not been an exception to the rule. I love being a professor and having the opportunity to create experiences that challenge students to stretch their intellect and discover the depths of their untapped potential. This trip has opened many new doors for students, in that they have examined the tenets of population based health through the lens of collective health; they have learned “survival Portuguese” which is no small feat given that they are all staying in homes with native Portuguese speakers; and they tested their physical limitations by climbing Morro Pai Ignacio, and crossing streams to get to a natural waterfall. These students have seen poverty and wealth co-exist side by side and learned about religions and customs that they never heard of before. They have made new friends, both with the people in Salvador and with each other. Their reflection papers and daily journal entries let me know that dreams are being dreamed, new possibilities are being considered and growth is occurring.

I am so very fortunate to be a part of this experience with my students and would not have been able to make this trip happen without my incredible colleague Dr. Christine Stauber. I am learning and I am changing and I am dreaming new dreams because of them.

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P.S. I cannot end this post without thanking my family who supports me unconditionally, they all encourage me to dream and to go after those dreams, the past few months have been especially trying for all of us, yet my family members have sacrificed their time to ensure that I could fulfill my responsibilities on this trip. I am coming home soon family.  “Brooklyn’s in the HOUSE” IMG_6763

Language “Struggle”

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Que? Não. Sim. Obrigada. Não sei, have all been my frequented go to responses to any and every question or situation since my arrival in Brazil. My use of Não sei, came to a head this past week though. My understanding of Portuguese has made some ground so when my mãe asked me if I was having lunch at the apartment my undecided response was identical to my English response; I don’t know or Não sei. She repeated herself. I replied again Não sei. She asked if I understood and said it another way slower. I responded Sim, não sei. Mãe proceeded to holler for my sister who was chit chatting with her friend in the living room. Mãe walked me with her to the living room and repeated herself yet again. My sister’s friend who speaks English translated mãe’s question and I answered her, “Yes I know I’m just undecided. It’s ok I will just eat here for lunch.” In my haste I said in English what time is lunch. My sister’s friend immediately asked in Portuguese for me. I said to myself, geez luweez I know how to ask that.

To take things to another level I have to ask myself, how and when else can a challenge with language impact communication? My lunch misunderstanding is an ordinary example of when a breakdown in communication can create unnecessary confusion. As a public health professional I need to be able to understand information spoken and provided to me, as well as convey information in an understandable manner. Relying on the simplicity of my American vernacular is not appropriate for any and every question or situation. My audience is not always like me and I have to conduct myself accordingly. I need to make the conscious effort to be understood, and not force my way of understanding on another. Taking the time to reflect, digest, and speak more conservatively with a foreign language was a lesson learned for me.

“The struggle is real, because you make it real”- Dr. Kim Ramsey-White

Seeing Healthcare in Action!!

I can’t believe that two weeks have already passed. It feels like just yesterday was I getting off the plane here. I got a chance to experience so many things that many people don’t get a chance to see. Knowing that I’m having an experience of a lifetime helps with missing important moments in my family’s lives. Plus my host family is awesome and has made me feel so welcomed here. With this being my first time traveling abroad I was nervous because I had no idea what to expect, but this is an experience I will never forget. I feel my perspective on different culture and health care processes have really grown from everything I’ve learned here.
Today we got to change up our routine. Instead of a lecture in the classroom we visited the university’s hospital and a mental health center. We have heard so much about the hospital and medical center that it was great to actually see them in action. Here in Brazil they have universal health care, so even if you can afford private insurance you can still get coverage through the public insurance. The Federal University of Bahia has a public hospital. We learned about some of the departments with a focus on the transplant area. Transplants are even covered under the public health insurance called SUS, but the doctor did say it could be hard to get certain organs. They even took us to see the bone marrow transplant unit. It’s crazy to me that they only have five beds for such a large city like Salvador.
I was very interested in seeing the mental health center. It was perfect timing since we just had a lecture from Dr. Darci Neves on the mental health system just yesterday. The mentality here is that mental illness can’t be cured but managed. This is impressive because many other countries try to just put these individuals into asylums, but Brazil is trying to give them a chance to live as much a normal life as they can. Centrode Atenҫ̰ao Psicossocial ADIII Gey Espinheira is a mental health center that focuses on substance abuse. There are only three centers like this one in the Salvador. At this particular center not only do people get help with substance abuse issues but they will provide you with a place to sleep and food. Then because it is a public center its free for the population. The social worker and nurse that spoke with us talked about how many of the people that come in with alcohol and drug abuse have an underlying mental illness. Centers like these could really benefit the U.S. since many people with severe mental illness and substance abuse end up homeless. It’s nice to know that here in Brazil they are trying to change that. They need more centers but a few are better than none at all.
That is all for now. As you can see today was an eventful day but as you read the other posts every day is eventful. I do feel like today was a little different because we are usually learning about the health care system in class, but we got up close with the staff and patients. Every day here we see things we haven’t seen, experienced things we haven’t experienced, and learn new things about ourselves. I now understand why people say going abroad is a life changing experience. After this I will never be the same.
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Conquering Lençóis!!!!!!!

 

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When challenged by Dr. Ramsey-White to ponder the weekend in Lençóis and how everything that we experienced is related to the field of public health, a few of us were more than willing to share our thoughts. Personal health, open mindedness, and empowerment were among the answers that were given. Here is my take on the activities and how they impacted my learning and growth as a public health professional in training.

Climbing and/or descending the Morro do Pai Inacio mountains proved to be somewhat of a laboring or difficult task for some, including me. I don’t really have a fear of heights, but I was taken aback by the steepness of the mountain and the cumbersome task of trying not to slip or fall while stepping from rock to rock. But, I must say that this struggle was definitely worth while after reaching the top and being able to view the beauty that mother nature has done a good job of perfecting.
The Gruta da Lapa cave proved to be another mental and/or physical challenge for some. The mere thought of exploring the realm of a place that sits so many feet below a surface is a tad bit frightening to me (only because I have seen way to many movies about people getting lost, attacked, and crushed in caves), but like climbing Morro do Pai Inacio mountains, the day before, we all met with and accomplished the task that was set before us.

The experience at at Graos de Luze Grio was interesting to me. I did not expect it be as educational and fulfilling as it was. The project/mission that Marcio and his group are working on sounds like it is full of dedication towards the enhancement of the community’s health and educational practices. I really appreciated the stories about his ancestry, as well as, the songs that we learned and their importance to the culture and his life. This experience provided an opportunity for everyone to search themselves and to meditate on and really take in the beauty of everything that life, past experiences, and present being (especially this trip) has to offer.

Returning to Dr. Ramsey-White’s question about the relationship between the experiences in Lençóis and field of public health, the answer lies in a closer look at one’s self and things that are important for sustaining mental, emotional and psychological well being– once again, personal health, open-mindedness, and empowerment.

  • First, it is imperative that we find the time and energy to take care of ourselves emotionally and psychologically. If we do not take the ample time to reflect on where we have been or what we have been through, heal from the things that have may have hurt us or dwell on the things that we have learned, we will never truly be of sound mind, and furthermore, our service and help towards others (the community) will not be at it’s full potential (in order to successfully take care of others, you must take care of yourself first).
  • Second, being open to trying and learning new things is very significant to the field of public health. When dealing with masses of people, being able to communicate with, relate to and understand people of all backgrounds, colors, customs, and opinions is inevitable. It is often hard to look beyond the people and customs with which we are most comfortable, but we must challenge ourselves to learn and/or gain perspectives on a variety things, people and places to be able to better reach the public and; furthermore, promote health.
  • Lastly, to be empowered is a free and wonderful feeling. This weekend, it took true courage and a feeling of empowerment for some to expend their energy and/or let go of their fears to conquer climbing the mountain or exploring the cave. You can also empower others by serving as a means of encouragment through your own experiences or lessons that you teach. As public health professionals, it will be our duty to empower people to take charge of their own emotional, psychological, and physical health. Perhaps, one of the best ways to do this is to be a living example of what it means to take your health seriously, do all that you can to maintain your well-being, and not be afraid to seek knowledge and/or help when necessary. If we, ourselves, feel empowered to take control of our lives, it can serve as a major influence for our family, friends, and community.

“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” -Marianne Williamson

Another Inspiring Day in Salvador

We are past the midpoint for this incredible study abroad experience and have come so far in our understanding of Bahian culture. Today was one of introductions to wonderful individuals and a sad goodbye to someone that has helped define our love of this amazing place.

This morning we had our last lecture with Institute of Collective Health at the Federal University of Bahia staff and it was with Darci Neves Santos who specializes in youth mental health. She gave a detailed presentation about the history of mental health in Brazil and how it is imperative that we understand that many of the health issues we experience as adults are manifested from childhood. In the past, there was a culture of institutionalization in Brazil wherein mentally ill individuals were sent away from their families. Psychiatry reform came in 2001 and all of the mental institutions were closed. After the reform, there was a push for community life and management of mentally illnesses for those who were suffering. Consequently there were better outcomes and less stigma around mental illness. As a group, we had a great conversation about how Brazil and the United States have a lot of work to do to improve how children and mentally ill individuals are treated.

In the afternoon, we traveled to a section of Salvador called Uruguai which is one of the poorest portions of the city. Our favorite tour guide, Fred, came with us and was a bright, positive light as always. Uruguai was built upon a landfill and has a lack of infrastructure which has led to methane explosions and other difficulties. Despite these challenges, this is a community rich in culture and talent which is evident by the amazing NGO, Bagunçaço, created by Joselito Crispim when he was 21 years old. Joselito Crispim was inspired to create a place that builds the self esteem of young people in his community and shows them that their lives are not defined by fear or violence. Additionally, Bagunçaço’s mission is demonstrating to young people that appearance does not dictate who you are or what you can accomplish in life. He has constructed an organization that allows children in the neighborhood to be themselves and gain skills through filmmaking and music.  These are important messages for Afro-Brazilians who are growing up in Uruguai, especially because society says that they cannot overcome the challenges before them.

The entire group felt the love that Joselito Crispim has for his community. I continue to be amazed by the work that is being done throughout Salvador especially with limited resources. It has pushed me to find new, innovative ways to impact my community at home. There are no excuses and you have the power to make real changes even if you do not have money, electricity or a stable building structure. You only need passion, drive and dedication!  I think the entire group has learned that our love for public health is all we need to be successful. It is in all of us to be an inspiration and a change.

Lastly, I want to mention how much Fred has been a delight to get to know. He has taken us on several tours and his love for Bahia is infectious. Fred knows every single (seriously!) person in Bahia and his knowledge was a wonderful asset to this trip. I will miss you, Fred.  Muito obrigada!

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FRED, our amazing tour guide and friend

Presentation by Darci Neves Santos

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Speaking with Joselito Crispim about Bagunçaço

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Beautiful music at Bagunçaço played by these talented young people

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Artwork at Bagunçaço

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Bagunçaço is all about creativity and “understanding”

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Alex, Dr. Ramsey-White and Karla getting in on the fun