We're happy that you've visited the new ROH site. The primary purpose of the website is to generate interest for, spread knowledge about, and help facilitate volunteering for Rhythm of Hope.

Rhythm of Hope, Inc. is a newly formed American nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of people in marginalized communities around the world. Rhythm of Hope (ROH) works with some well-know programs in Brazil and some that no one has ever heard of. Some of these programs help to stabilize communities and almost all of them improve the life chances of desperately poor children and, in some cases, adults. Programs like Circo Picolino and Projeto Didá have been highly successful but are always on the very edge of survival. Performing in Bahia's annual Carnival strengthens the dignity and self-esteem of the women and girls at Didá, who are targeted by sexual tourism. The core of Circo Picolino's professional performing artists and circus arts instructors arrived as black favela children from Projeto Axé 18 years ago. Didá and Picolino and, to an even greater extent, little programs like Arte Consciente which are so vital to the life chances of favela (slum) youth in Brazil, are locked in a constant struggle for survival.

Rhythm of Hope's First Annual Fundraising Event "Keeping the Beat" in San Diego!

Our Goal is $10,000.

On July 12, 2008, supporters of Rhythm of Hope are throwing the first ever ROH Fundraising Event in San Diego, California. The goal of this event is to raise $10,000! This money will go to fund ROH's efforts to support the vital social programs in Brazil and, soon, around the world. Help us empower children in Brazil!

WHO: Rhythm of Hope
WHAT: First Annual Fundraising Event "Keeping the Beat"
WHEN: July 12, 2008
WHERE: San Diego

EVENT AGENDA: Cash Bar -- Ages 21 and Up Only

Please visit our event site for more details about this local event and to buy your tickets - www.keepingthebeatsd.com.

BRAZILIAN DINNER    

The evening will commence at 7 pm with a 3-course, gourmet (local, organic) Brazilian-themed dinner and musical entertainment. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. One glass of wine included. For full table purchase (5 or more guests), two bottles of wine will be included. Cost - $60/person (includes Fundraising Event and Dance Party)

FUNDRAISING EVENT

At 9 pm the doors will open for the Keeping the Beat Fundraising Event, including musical performances by RAFAEL MOREIRA & JANGADA, cultural demonstrations by CAPOEIRA BRASIL and art exposition by YANNA SOARES - silent auction and raffle. This is a great time for you to get to know more about Rhythm of Hope and contribute to this great organization. Bring your checkbooks (credit cards not accepted)! Must be present to win the Silent Auction. Cost - $25/person (includes Dance Party)

DANCE PARTY

Just want to dance? Come support ROH by getting down on the dance floor. Starting at 11 pm a DJ will be spinning the traditional Brazilian two-step FORRO, accompanied by Samba, Bossa Nova, Brazilian Funk and a taste of Hip Hop. Cost - $10/person

 

Buy your tickets for "Keeping the Beat" Fundraising Event now!  click here

If you cannot attend but wish to still donate to our fundraiser drive, please click here and donate to Rhythm of Hope!

After 12 years, counting nearly nine when co-founder Phillip Wagner was working practically alone, a growing Rhythm of Hope is becoming officially registered. Rhythm of Hope, Inc. is a newly forming 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works to facilitate grassroots social projects and programs in marginalized communities around the world. 

Current examples include:

• A 2008 rural community clean water and sanitationinfrastructure project involving - at our request – Engineers without Borders,

• Support for the remarkable work of five young men which has stabilized a once violent favela (slum), 

• Collaborating with a large group of public health oriented volunteers from Maryland to schedule and conduct health fairs and clinics for the poor,

• Working with a cultural institute to promote education.

• Connecting volunteers from more than 40 countries with a program serving women and girls from the streets and desperately poor neighborhoods -- all in Brazil! 

Rhythm of Hope is also already providing some support for an orphanage in India, and will become active in Africa in 2009. We are currently in the federal review process to receive our nonprofit status and this is our Kick-Off Fundraising Event! Our goal is $10,000. Support us in reaching our goal and help to improve the lives of children around the world.

Understanding our approach and who we are

Anyone can make a difference, but more will be accomplished as more people become involved. Helping people help people is our primary goal. We call that facilitation, “making it possible.” But good intentions are not enough. Our efforts to improve the world must be “constructive,” they must appropriately serve the interests of people they are intended to help. Efforts, therefore, must be “constructive,” they must help people achieve their own goals, and realize their own dreams - not ours, or yours. Interactions between people are “social.”  Rhythm of Hope pursues constructive social facilitation.

Rhythm of Hope tries to help potential volunteers (and benefactors) find a program to work with. Potential volunteers should not expect - although it could be the case - to secure a well-structured opportunity. Volunteers should be able to handle some chaos and be creative.

Rhythm of Hope facilitates - we try to make connections or introductions for people who want to volunteer, sponsor a program, or publicize needs or programs. We offer some useful information about Brazil and programs in Brazil working to help the less fortunate.