Endings are hard. But
some things, those things that are truly alive, never end. They release seeds
that float and fly and create new life.
As we announce the end of the official program of Conexão
Mundo and the US-Brazil Connect Fellowship, created by US-Brazil Connect in
partnership with the Brazilian Confederation of Industry, we celebrate that
this effort was truly about generating the new life of connections that open
our hearts and change our lives through love and friendship. We end
this chapter to explore new beginnings.
Thank you to the over 7000 Brazilians and
Americans have participated in this extraordinary journey since we began in
2012. Thank you to the generous donors, host families, friends at the
Confederation of Embassy, SESI, SENAI, The US Embassy, our community college
partners, our board, staff and so many others who made this dream come
alive.
While this phase of the program may officially end, our
connections and our love will grow and thrive for decades to come. We are
also at a time of new beginnings, exploring new ways to build connections
between the US and Brazil and will keep you posted. As always, we appreciate
your suggestions and ideas.
