ICBIE news

One of the really great things about the ICBIE is its network of friends;  people who come into contact with us and then continue to work on behalf of our community.  Today's article intends to recognize the efforts of Giovanna...

Another novelty in last semester's ICBIE course offerings was a class that taught our kids how to design and print T-shirts.  This art, traditionally referred to as silkscreening, has changed its name because it no longer requires the use of...

All through the holidays, the ICBIE office in Rome has been busy organizing another party at the Beba do Samba club in San Lorenzo for the last night of the year.   Starting at 10 PM, our supporters will be...

As a culmination for the weekend of celebrations, aboout sixty students flocked into the ICBIE garden for the traditional end of year Christmas party.  This year's bash was particularly lavish, thanks to a 100 Euro contribution from our dear friend...

A highlight of last weekend's activities was an impressive formal presentation of Augusto Carvalho's hapkido classes, held on the front patio of the ICBIE, with dozens of kids, divided by age groups, showing their skills.  Under Augusto's care, these youngsters...

  It's the end of year rush at the ICBIE.  The last lessons of 2008 were held on Saturday, initiating a long weekend of ceremonies, exhibitions, performances and, as always, parties.  As a result, this blog will be full of...

ICBIE student ambassador Valdenice Santana met with the students of a Roman High School. (English translation below) Al suono della campanella che segnala inconfondibilmente l'inizio delle lezioni, il liceo Socrate ha avuto un'ospite d'eccezione: l'insegnante e nostra amica e sostenitrice...

Our friend Paranaguá has become the ICBIE's most assiduous photo-reporter-tour guide-local historian.  We are grateful for his beautiful descriptions of the local sights and scenes. (English translation below) Um fato me chamou a atenção em Danielle: o seu fascínio pela...

“I strongly believe in ICBIE and in the positive difference it makes in the lives of those who study or work there, and for all those who come across it whilst travelling, who fall in love with the people, the...