US Embassy invests in Amazon: 125 representatives of traditional communities receive English lessons

The course will address sustainability coupled with language learning

Brasilia, February 6, 2024: The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil, this Tuesday (6), selected 125 representatives of traditional communities in the legal Amazon (young tribes, quilombolas and riverine dwellers) from all states to participate in the Access Amazon 2024 program. Legal Amazon aims to expand the leadership potential of participants through the teaching of basic English and the exchange of experiences and practices.

“The Access Amazon 2024 program is an opportunity for these young leaders to strengthen their skills and knowledge and expand their network of contacts. In doing so, they will be better prepared to contribute to Amazon's sustainable growth,” said Scott Chiverton, director of the US government's English Language Regional Office.

Access the shortlist and learn more about the initiative: https://www.maisunidos.org/access_amazon/

The online program will run between February 2024 and July 2025. Five classes of 25 students have a workload of 360 class hours. During classes, students will experience language as they share their experiences and practices in relation to the environment and issues of the Amazon, its people and cultures.

About Access Program:

The ACCESS program is offered by the US State Department in more than 86 countries. In Brazil, more than 3 thousand participants have benefited since its launch in 2008. Amazon Access is another collaborative effort between the US Embassy and Consulates and the +Unidos team.

About +Unidos Group:

Grupo +Unidos is a non-profit civil society organization. The agency was created in 2008 to expand opportunities for people in socially vulnerable situations by establishing connections between companies, public officials and North American diplomatic missions. For 15 years we have worked to promote collaborative private social investment to support initiatives aimed at education, employment and technical training with a focus on sustainable socioeconomic development. To know more about the program, visit: https://www.maisunidos.org

From American Mission Brazil | February 6, 2024 | Categories: Press Releases, Education, Diplomacy, America and Brazil