Brazilian Ballet School For The Blind Is Only One of its Kind (WATCH)
The struggles for any dancer are jaw-dropping–especially if you're blind. A new film tells the amazing tale of a Brazilian ballet school that makes it easier.
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Toucan Injured On A Road Gets 3D Printed Beak (WATCH)
Tuc Tuc would not have been able to survive in the wild without his lower beak.
Corruption Money Seized From Ex-Governor to Pay Backlog of Employee Wages
All of the money that former Governor Sérgio Cabral accepted in bribes is being returned to the government, thus paying off their hard-working employees.
Brazilian Economy Registers First Growth in Two Years
The country has been experiencing its worst recession in history, but now Brazil's economy has turned the corner into growth and expansion.
Supermarket Now Accepts Recyclables as Payment
This Brazilian shop is the country's first supermarket that accepts recyclables as currency.
Corporations Join Norway in Creating $400M Rainforest Fund
These corporate giants are joining Norway in helping to fund rainforest countries meet the UN's Paris Climate Agreement standards.
In Midst of National Malaise, Brazil is First Team to Qualify For World Cup
Brazilian soccer fans are going nuts over their team's achievement in becoming the first in the world to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
University to Host Free Courses on Caring For the Elderly
Brazilian university students can now learn to take care of their elders free of charge. The Hospital of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) started receiving applications last Friday for their new course on senior caretaking. The whole course consists of 60 hours of teaching divided into units of learning, tutoring, forums, chats, and […]
Inmates Reduce Sentence by Growing Thriving Gardens for Charity
With all their produce going to charities helping the poor, these Brazilian inmates have created a great green garden of life to benefit their community.
Picking Through Trash, Slum Resident Finds $1,400 - and Blessings After Returning It
Bruno had been saving money to go to Europe for ages - and his trip was going to be canceled after his little brother-in-law threw his cash in the trash.
Soccer Fans Spread Compassion Following Disastrous Plane Crash
A wave of solidarity following a plane crash that killed an entire team has swept through the world of professional soccer—moving fans and opponents alike.
Jailed Youth Now Have Hope Competing in Olympics of Math
Convicts may carry a bad rep for being in prison, but that hasn't stopped these teenage convicts from competing in a national mathematics competition.
Divorce Lawyer Helps Save Marriage by Asking Four Simple Questions
Rafael Gonçalves lost a client when he asked these questions of a young couple – but he knew that he could help their marriage if he tried.
Penguin Always Returns From the Sea to Visit Man Who Saved Its Life
Ever since a retired bricklayer saved its life, this penguin regularly returns to visit the man on his Brazilian beach.
Maker of OFF! Donates $15M and Cuts Price to Help People Avoid Zika Virus
The makers of one of the world's most popular mosquito repellents is slashing prices and donating millions of dollars to help people battle the Zika virus.
Olympic Buildings To Be Disassembled Like Puzzles For Public Parks and Schools
Instead of letting the grand Olympic stadiums and buildings languish, a company designed them using "nomadic architecture" so they can be reused.
Virus That Caused a State of Emergency in Brazil is Now Cut by 95%
The Brazilian government has announced that the Zika virus is no longer a public health crises.
Trio of Nations Sign Landmark Agreement to Protect World's Largest Tropical Wetland
Three South American countries have agreed to share the responsibility of preserving 42 million acres of wildlife habitat and biodiversity for years to come.
Watch Streetwise Cats Play an Adorably Earnest Game of Hungry Hippos
Judging by their intense looks of concentration, these four felines seem to be planning a sequel to the popular children's board game: "Hungry, Hungry House Cats".
Instead of Firing Illiterate Employees, Company Teaches Them How to Read
The company even hosted a little graduation party for all of their custodial students.
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