GLOBAL CAMPUS

THE TEAM

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Vera Kleinhammes (28)

 

Worldwide we are living in a time of major transformation. I believe we have to create a complete system change towards a society where the sacredness of all life is in the center again. For that reason the Global Campus sees a crucial step in creating models that show that it is possible to live self-sufficiently in life-generating systems under (almost) every outer circumstances. Favela da Paz is a great project and example in that sense, also because it is located in a slum. Worldwide, more than 860 million human beings live in slums. Therefore any example of a humane and social project within a slum is of major importance. They are a great example of what it means to maintain the pure human heart beating even in the mids of a drug-torn and devastated slum. Especially with their music and community spirit, they are an important role model for many people! I am impressed by all I heard and saw until now from the band Poesia Samba Soul and I look forward to get to know this project in depth and see first-hand how they work. I also look forward towards the cooperation with the Instituto Elos.

 

 

Janka Stiffler (45)

 

"Since 15 years I am living now in community and gained a lot of knowledge about it. I want to pass that on and help other groups to build community.

Since I know Claudio and his wife Helem, I knew that I will visit them one day to strengthen the global community and support them in their daily life. I want to listen, learn and live community with them in their Favela.

 

I am inspired by the work of Claudio with the band "Poesia Samba Soul" and his big heart for children and youth. He gives young people the chance to channel their energy into creativity and art. As a dancer I know how important that can be and I am curious about our exchange.

 

Being a mother of a sixteen-year-old young woman and being around many children in my life already so far, I know how important it is to give them a possibility to express their life energy and to say what they think and want. I can see this happening in the Favela with the work of Claudio and "Poesia Samba Soul". "Poesia Samba Soul" gives hope. And I want to increase every single seed of hope on our planet to grow and expand towards a new culture."

 

 

Nuno Moreno (26)

 

"Music is for me, many times the moving force towards what I perceive to be the right way. I was highly inspired the first time I met Claudio and Fabio, from Favela da Paz. Inspired to see the work and to hear the music they do and how deeply connected it is with Healing.

 

From what I know, a revolutionary peace work has been developed in their project, giving a new and joyful perspective to the ones who come in contact with it. I am grateful to have to opportunity to be part of such a strong and determined peace movement."

 

 

 

 

Rui Braga (28)

 

“After I’ve met Claudio in 2009 and such a strong friendship developed, I knew I had to visit his project. I come first of all to perceive their community, their power for change in such a heart shaking surrounding; the mysterious warmth, openness and joy with which they lighten up the cruel reality of the slum; and their unbelievable ambition to create material, social and cultural alternatives for a life which is again rooted in humane values. I feel deep admiration for their work and I want to support it in any way possible.

 

Currently, there’s hardly anything as needed as projects that create conditions for people to step into healthy relations with their fellow beings and the planet. Every step in this direction is a step for evolution itself. I’m grateful for being an active part of this global process and for being able to support its’ further development in ‘Favela da Paz’ with the help of our Global Campus team and the ‘Elos Institute’.”

 

 

Tabea Mangelsdorf (27)

 

I am going to Favela da Paz because it was the answer to a strong prayer. Peng, I received a call! "Of course I am going" I immediately thought!

This project moves me. I admire it. It is revolutionary peace work! I know music and the arts are some of the greatest tools for peace and healing. In a very humbling way it puts people in touch with something bigger than themselves. Imagine every being living their full divinely given potential! 

What Claudio and the Favela da Paz team have been doing is purely revolutionary and inspiring and I am so grateful I will be part of it for a month!

For me the healing power of music is an ongoing prayer and adventure to be discovered and I am going with an open eager heart to listen, learn, and share. 

 

 

Janos Valder (39)

 

My profession is carpenter, housebuilder and I am working since some years at the technology project of Tamera - Testfield 1, Solar Village, specialized in biogas. Ever since I got to know Claudio and his Project, I wanted to see and support it in any way possible. On this trip we will help "hands on" and through living, listening and bearing witness, to be able to also help conceptionally for the realization of the "Favela da Paz". To be living for one month in the favela will be a breathtaking experience and a political and human education for all of us. And I am looking forward to the brazilian samba, joining "Poesia Samba Soul" with my bass, looking for lyrics and music for the peace movement.

 

 

Simon du Vinage (25)

 

I came in contact with the idea of the "Favela da Paz" since Claudio and his band visited Tamera several times. When they have been in Tamera for the first time i saw them standing in the middle of the peaceful spring in the Alentejo. What a moment, it stroked me. Immediately i was pulled in to existentiality. What kind of life I live compared to them? I was astonished about their joy in life. The way they make music. The possibility of living such a highly energetic peaceful life. 

I want to go to Brazil to witness, to learn and to support. It is this combination of making music and media work, forming a new culture, city life, building community and daily practiced peacework which makes it so attractive for me. I am a photographer, artist and group leader in training and want to give in my skills where it is most needed.

 

 

Mustafa Shibli (32)

 

There are two main reasons for me to want to go to Brazil. One reason is that I want to expose myself to a different crisis area then the one I grew up in, in Israel-Palestine. The other reason is the friendship and love I feel towards Claudio and his people.

When we met, there was an oppening for him and his situation in the slum, and for the incredible work they are doing there.

For this reason I would love to support them, also in the practical areas of construction, helping to set up a biogas digestor and a water heating system, and contributing with all the knowledge I gained in Tamera.

I'm looking forward to go there with a group from Tamera, which is working so strongly on building a new perspective for a different world, and to support all others who are working for the same goal.