Guest Author: Marcos Lopes In-Person
Born in Capão Redondo, São Paulo, Marcos grew up surrounded by poverty, drugs and violence. A difficult childhood led to a personal life riddled with crime and met with death. Through the tragic loss of a friend and the support of local youth center Casa do Zezinho, he was able to shift his future. He went to University, became a Professor at the school from which he was once expelled and later co-founded Instituto Projeto Sonhar - a nonprofit focused on helping youth from vulnerable backgrounds. Through his past hardships, Prof. Lopes aims to uplift and create a life story focused on education, helping others and instilling change...
Marcos Lopes is a Brazilian Professor, social educator, author of Zona de Guerra, and co-founder of Instituto Projeto Sonhar & Speaker.
- Date:
- Saturday, June 10, 2023
- Time:
- 2:00PM - 3:00PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Meeting Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Author talk