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As always, even in the middle of the Bahian summer vacation, there's still plenty of news coming out of the ICBIE.  While most people loll at the beach or prepare for Carnival, Marcella and her fiancé Ivanildo have worked hard...

Five years ago, the ICBIE celebrated its inauguration, opening its doors to the community of Salvador's cidade baixa.  Looking back at the inauguration brochure, and re-reading the original mission statement, it's fascinating to see how faithfully the Institute has adhered...

Once again this Christmas, Pietro donned his red clothes and gathered the ICBIE friends (Veronique, Marcella and Ivanildo, Alberto,  Marcos, Bigode and little Ikaro) for an afternoon of gift-giving in the streets of Massaranduba, bringing a lot of joy to...

Last night's AperiSAMBA party brought together another big crowd of Roman ICBIE supporters.  It's wonderful to see so many people faithfully coming out for our cause, but the best part is seeing all the joyous revelry that ensues, as the...

Get in the holiday spirit (or pleasantly wind down from a long day on the streets protesting the government cuts in education) with some warm Brazilian music.  The year's final event in support of the ICBIE Europa ONLUS will begin...

The evening of the presentation of Mario Bortolotto's book went really well, with a very friendly family atmosphere, relaxed and happy. The theater play "Navio Negreiro" by Castro Alves, presented by the Little Theater Company of the ICBIE, came off...

Amidst all the political, social and economic turmoil, here is some good news coming out of Italy!  Despite the government crisis and the remarkable demonstrations, ICBIE Europe still manages to focus on its courageous mission, and in doing so, provides...