While studying in Brazil, I will have the chance to volunteer with Escola Aberta, an inner-city elementary school. Even though we’re not expected to help until we get to Salvador da Bahia, I wanted to do something special for the children here in Austin. So, I started a campaign to get 200 backpacks donated in 21 days.

The main source of information is on my blog:

http://www.thenewappetite.com/2013/04/08/backpacks-for-brazil-2013/

Here is the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/506094719450971/

People can help by donating spare backpacks and spreading the word by sharing the Facebook event, using the hashtag #BackpacksForBrazil on Twitter, and talking to their respective organizations about getting involved!

There is a drop-off box for backpacks in the LAH office by the front desk.