Nippon Kan’s AHAN affiliate in
Rio de Jainero, Brazil is “in the news” today
Luc
Leoni Sensei and his students continue to coordinate efforts to
assist the Obra do Berco orphanage in Rio de Jainero. The campaign
began over one year ago when Leoni Sensei organized a seminar where
proceeds were donated to the orphanage. The Obra do Berco orphanage
cares for children from the age of six months to 6 years, about
70 children at a time. The institution created about 73 
years
ago, is run by Mrs. Ana Maria Lima de Arruda. The orphanage focuses
on the medical, psychological and nutritional needs of the children
in need. Luc Leoni Sensei has been quoted to say “We chose
this orphanage because here we found respect, dignity and health”.
We salute Luc Leoni Sensei and his students in supporting their
community!