By Anny Moreira | Director of Global Partnerships
Dear Friends,
As we continue through 2026, AME VIVA remains focused on creating accessible opportunities for physical activity, wellness, and community support within the favelas. With the continued support of our partners and donors, we have been able to maintain and expand several programs while responding to the needs and interests of the community.
Over the past few months, our work has centered on keeping these activities accessible and consistent for children, youth, adults, and families.
Continuing Our Sports & Wellness Programs
Our Muay Thai program, introduced earlier this year, continues to provide a structured space for children and adults to participate in regular physical activity.
More than 30 students remain engaged in the program, attending classes that focus not only on physical conditioning but also on discipline, consistency, and confidence.
We are continuing to monitor participation and community interest as we work to maintain the program and make it available to more residents.
Expanding Access to Yoga
Our yoga programming has also continued to grow with support from our collaboration with NUbank.
The expanded program has allowed us to maintain a broader schedule of classes and provide opportunities for residents who may otherwise have limited access to organized wellness activities.
With additional instructors and more weekly classes available, yoga has become an increasingly consistent part of AME VIVA's community programming.
Supporting Families Through Food Distribution
Alongside our sports and wellness activities, AME VIVA continues to recognize that community well-being also depends on access to basic resources.
Through our Healthy Natural Food Basket Campaign, we distributed 40 healthy food baskets to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
The initiative provided staple foods while allowing us to offer support beyond our regular physical activity programs.
Looking Ahead
As we move into the next months of 2026, our priority is to continue providing programs that are accessible and relevant to the community while building on the activities already established this year.
The support of our donors makes it possible for AME VIVA to keep these opportunities available in a community where access to organized sports, wellness activities, and additional support can be limited.
Thank you for continuing to support our work and for helping us sustain these programs throughout the year.
With gratitude,
The AME VIVA Team
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