Bringing Grace, Power and Play to Syrian Refugee Youth

A project in by Alice Young and Kasandra Kachakji
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Using capoeira, a Brazilian martial arts form, to enable female trainers to provide psychosocial support for Syrian refugees.
Backers: 214
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50

Funded: $10,705 of $10,000
Dates: Apr 6th -> May 25th (49 days)
Project By: Alice Young and Kasandra Kachakji
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Latest News

Update #8 The Final Countdown

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  Thank you! There are 11 hours to go until the end of our campaign, so we wanted to express our gratitude. More to come!  (Read More)

Update #7 GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  Warning: Make sure your volume is set to a Medium or Low setting  (Read More)

Update #6 An Inside Look!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 We are moving out of our apartment in Berkeley and attempting to pack for Jordan, so please excuse the mess, but here's a little peak at how excited we are right now!! So... (Read More)

Update #5 It's time!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
When we aren't working on the Kickstarter we try to get ourselves outside and into the beautiful weather! Only a few more days, and so close to our goal, please keep sharing, and check us out doing a little capoeira! Doing a little capoeira in front... (Read More)

Update #4 Ready to Take on the World!!

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 We just graduated from University of California, Berkeley! And we are so excited to embark on this journey so soon after and in our chosen field of study, Peace and Conflict... (Read More)

Update #3 Whoaaaa We're Halfway There!

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  The title says it all! We're halfway there! Thank you so much for your support. Keep sharing this page! We love you all. Expect Capoeira instruments in the coming update!!... (Read More)

Update #2 Some Musical News!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Hi friends! First of all, THANK YOU. Thank you so much for your support so far. We've made a little over $4k in a little less than two weeks, and we are amazed and... (Read More)

Update #1 First Day Excitement!

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We just wanted to post a quick update to tell you how much we appreciate you and to let you know that with your support we have almost reached $2500 in a little over 24 hours. We are overwhelmed with your support and feel truly blessed... (Read More)

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