Trip 3: Cultivating Solutions – Economical, Social and Environmental Conflicts

Max capacity: 40 participants

Morning program

Departure: Portal Beach Hotel

Time: 7:30

Distance: 50.7 km

Estimated travel time: 1h15

Destination: APRUNVE – Associação dos Produtores Rurais Unidos Venceremos

Estimated arrival: between 8:45 and 9:00

Point 1 — APRUNVE (Family Farming Cooperative)

APRUNVE is a rural producers’ association located in the countryside of Porto Seguro, near the Pau-Brasil National Park. The association brings together approximately 100 farming families, cultivating more than 50 different agricultural products, with a focus on coffee and cacao production.

The association plays a key role in strengthening family farming, with commercialization occurring both at local fairs in Porto Seguro and primarily through the Federal Food Purchase Program (PAA), which ensures income generation and food distribution.

A key social initiative within APRUNVE is the Women’s Agroecological Rural Producers Association (AMPRA), also known as “Associação Mulheres Guerreiras”. This group focuses on transforming agricultural surpluses into value-added products such as cakes, jams, juices, and artisanal liqueurs, fostering income generation and financial independence for the women of the community.

The visit to APRUNVE offers a practical understanding of how community-based agriculture, agroecological practices, and social organization contribute to rural development, food security, and economic resilience.

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Morning Schedule

Afternoon Program

Departure: APRUNVE

Time: 12:30 / 12:45

Distance: 48.6 km

Estimated travel time: 1h10

Destination: ECOAR – Community Cultural Center, Porto Seguro

Estimated arrival: 14:00

Point 2 - ECOAR (Community Cultural Center)

ECOAR is a socio-cultural initiative based in Porto Seguro, Bahia, dedicated to promoting artistic education, cultural development, and social inclusion for children, adolescents, and young people from the local community.

The project offers a variety of artistic workshops and training programs, aiming to foster creativity, cultural expression, and citizenship. Its main activities include:

• Ecoar Dance School, offering classes in classical ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance.

• Music Initiation Group, focused on musical education for children.

• Children and Youth Theater School, developing acting and stage skills.

• Ecoar Youth Orchestra, providing instrumental training and orchestral practice.

• Children’s Choir, with a focus on vocal formation for young singers.

• Dance Company (Cia Jovem), which prepares students for public artistic performances and cultural events.

By offering these activities, ECOAR contributes significantly to the social and cultural development of the Porto Seguro community, providing opportunities for inclusion, empowerment, and access to high-quality artistic education.

Afternoon Schedule

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