WFHB Bloomington Community Radio
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Host Jeffrey Miller interviews Phillip Wagner, storyteller and founder of Rhythm of Hope. Rhythm of Hope is a non-governmental organization that uses constructive social facilitation to create meaningful connections among non-profit agencies in Brazil and funders worldwide. Miller and Wagner discuss the evolution of Wagner’s life and work leading to the founding of the organization, its use of constructive social facilitation, and the pedagogical approaches of the innovative non-profits working with Rhythm of Hope. The principle is that of evolutionary street pedagogy, a three-stage process designed to engage the children living in the favelas (poor
neighborhoods) of Brazil. They conclude with a dialogue on how these approaches can be translated into Western educational approaches and provide opportunities for the listener to get involved.
For more information, visit www.rhythmofhope.org.
