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Historically  the state Brazilian Health Care system SUS (translated Unique Health System) has constantly suffered from budget cuts which...

On the 17th February I visited two young Mums from the  Project Gathering in the Coqueiral Community in Recife, both with very...

In February John Doddrell, Happy Child International’s Chair of the Board and I enjoyed a wonderful time in Recife, Northeast Brazil...

For the last five years Happy Child International has partnered with Brazilian NGO Instituto Solidare  supporting it financially to...

Photo left to right (Emerson Ryan 18, Esther Monique 17, Ellen Raquel 17, Grazielly Estefany 18, Alisson Felipe 17 Today in Brazil 1 in 5...

The discussion about the dangers of technology in Brazil has gained increasing prominence.  Trusted research shows that Brazilians spend...

The city of Tamandaré, located on the southern coast of Pernambuco, has experienced a true story of transformation through Project...

The distance between the city of Recife and Tamandaré is 105 km. A two-hour journey on a dangerous, single-lane road, full of potholes...

Panelas is a strange name for a city. It is the plural of pot, as in clay pot, used to cook on wood stoves in the 19th century when the...

The world is becoming increasingly more technological, our daily lives have been invaded by automated activities. As a result, we often...

Tamandaré city’s history greatly influences the current conditions in which its citizens live. Known for its beautiful beaches and for...

Sonia is 67 years old.  She is already a great grandmother and has played a key role in bringing up 5 of her grandchildren, one of whom...

This year Happy Child International hosted two fundraising walks on June 15th and June 29th 2024 respectively for vulnerable children and...

Happy Child International is partnering with the Mentoring and Skills Training project in Recife, Northeast Brazil.  40 young people from...

Children playing in the Coque Community, located on Joana Bezerra Island - Recife/Pernambuco The Coque Community, located on Joana...

The 2024 World Weekend of Prayer for vulnerable children unites hundreds of thousands of children and adults across the world in prayer....

On Sunday May 19th 2024 at St Francis Church, Petts Wood, the Chairman of the Happy Child International Board, John Doddrell, shared a...

COME AND JOIN US on one of our Happy Child International Fundraising Walks this summer.  There is something for everyone.   Like all...

The Joanna Bezerra Community has a history of both struggle and resilience among its over 40,000 inhabitants. One such story is that of...

April 12th was International Day for Street Children all around the world! Initiated by the Consortium for Street Children, a global...