By: Melina

Hi my name is melina, im 18 years old and im canadian. I have the project of going to brazil next year to teach either english,spanish or french. I would probably volunteer with the 2bros foundation in the rocinha favela. I’m really glad i read your article because it reassures me a lot! Im very motivated about the project but im still concerned with safety.
I have blond hair and blue eyes so I really look like a tourist’ wil it be a problem for my safety? How is it for a girl to trav by herself in that area especy a girl looking like a “gringo” ?
Thanks
Melina