Brazilian children at risk of sexual exploitation will benefit from a new event in Geelong.
Charity A2B (Australia to Brazil) will stage Latin Fiesta next week with a feast of sangria, tapas, paelle, Brazilian music and performing arts from capoeira to salsa and flamenco dance on 20 May.
Fiesta organising committee spokesman Peter Weymouth hoped the event would raise awareness of Brazil’s impoverished children.
“The project’s A2B support are innovative, creative and leave children with a sense of dignity,” he said.
A2B director Danielle Leal was grateful to the committee for organising the event.
“This is a great initiative from a group of local people to give hope to Brazilian children living in horrific conditions,” Ms Leal said.
The proceeds would help provide meals for 60 girls a day and give children access to educational programs and social workers.
The event begins at 7pm at Lyndon Grove Receptions, Grovedale.
Organisers said other activities would include a raffle and a silent auction.
Tickets cost $55 each, $250 for six or $400 for 10 at iwannaticket.com.au.
The organisers said more information was available by emailing a2blatinfiesta@gmail.com or phoning 0499 090 922.
A2B accepts donations at a2bsupport.org.
