ABBA is an organization working with street children and other at-risk children in São Paulo. ABBA has developed a continuum of care with projects in the areas of prevention, intervention, protection and education. ABBA´s goal is to show Christ´s love through restoring and strengthening relationships such that children are maintained in or reintegrated into their families while having their physical, emotional and spiritual needs met.
Gente de Perto: Streetwork with children and adolescents who live on the streets in the center of São Paulo. The children are invited to the project´s center to shower, receive clothes, a meal and become involved in spiritual and educational activities.
Casa Semear, Casa Boas Novas & Formigas: Evangelistic and social projects which are placed very near favelas (shanty towns) to minister to these at-risk children with before or after school activities including Bible study, arts and crafts and sports and cultural activities.
Casa Elohim, Casa Girasol and Pérolas: Residential (Elohim & Girasol) and foster care (Pérolas) for children who have left their families or been removed by the child protection system. The team first attempts to strengthen the family of origin with the goal of the child returning to their family. When this is not possible, the judge can choose to send the child on to adoption.
Solido Marcenaria: A professional cabinet-making shop that also seeks to disciple and train young people, impacting their lives spiritually and physically.
Website: ABBABrasil.com.br