--- title: "Featured Mission: Brazil" description: Learn more about what our missionaries are doing in Brazil. image: //www.missionhurst.org/hubfs/images/Map_Images/Brazil_.jpg --- [![mh-logo-866.png](https://www.missionhurst.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mh-logo-866.png?width=866&name=mh-logo-866.png "mh-logo-866.png")](https://www.missionhurst.org/?hsLang=en-us) [![Donate Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/500524/181df026-0afe-4349-8eec-84888b95a2fd.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/500524/181df026-0afe-4349-8eec-84888b95a2fd) [**](https://www.facebook.com/MissionhurstImmaculateHeart) [**](https://twitter.com/Missionhurst) Brazil MEET THE PEOPLE WE SERVE IN BRAZIL Brazil’s official religion was changed to Catholicism in the 19th century, and faith is deeply woven into the fabric of Brazil’s culture. However, it is also a growing drug trafficking hub which contributes to violence, poverty, and crime. The people of Brazil struggle from overpopulation and corruption, and many of the marginalized are forgotten. Gang violence permeates the cities, drawing in many young men and drawing them away from their families. This creates a large divide between generations. LEARN ABOUT OUR MISSION IN BRAZIL Our work in Brazil focuses on crusading against corruption, preaching the Gospel to those imprisoned, and providing economic alternatives to ecological exploitation. There is so much beauty in Brazil — our missionaries strive to overcome the darkness and uncover this country’s beauty one day at a time. [Help the People We Serve](https://www.missionhurst.org/how-to-help?hsLang=en-us) READ STORIES FROM THE MISSION FIELD The CICM missionaries in Brazil have felt a particular call to minister to the elderly in Brazil. [This blog post](https://blog.missionhurst.org/striving-to-love-and-serve-the-lost-broken-hearted-and-marginalized-of-brazil?hsLang=en-us) describes the neglect of the older generation in Brazil and how Missionhurst missionaries give not only legal aid and assistance, but also give love. 30 years ago, many families were very large and the life expectancy was short. Now, the parents of these large families are surviving longer but have been emotionally or physically abandoned by their children and their communities. Instead of acting as visiting nurses, something handled by the government, the Ministry to the Elderly volunteers focus on the more personal aspects of the elderly’s lives where visiting nurses do not help. [Striving to Love and Serve the Lost, Broken-Hearted and Marginalized of Brazil ](https://blog.missionhurst.org/striving-to-love-and-serve-the-lost-broken-hearted-and-marginalized-of-brazil?hsLang=en-us) [![Read More Stories from the Field](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/500524/f4bf867b-0fe5-45d6-b12b-2350dd0e593b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/500524/f4bf867b-0fe5-45d6-b12b-2350dd0e593b) ### Interested in staying up-to-date on our work in Brazil? Opt in for stories and updates from the field. SUPPORT OUR WORK IN BRAZIL If the mission to battle injustice, exploitation, and neglect speaks to you and inspires you to help support our missionaries in Brazil, Missionhurst provides several ways to help. Donations, prayer, and advocacy are all necessary, and your willingness to help in any of these areas will help our mission in Brazil. [Help Support this Mission](https://www.missionhurst.org/sponsor?hsLang=en-us)   Prayer is Powerful. Join Us On An 18 Day Devotional. [Let's Pray](https://www.missionhurst.org/18-day-devotional?hsLang=en-us).   ![](https://www.missionhurst.org/hs-fs/hubfs/August2015/images/mh-logo.png?t=1439334472644&width=433) [Finances Page](https://www.missionhurst.org/finances-page?hsLang=en-us) [Contact Us](https://www.missionhurst.org/contact-us?hsLang=en-us) COPYRIGHT 2017 ** [promotion@missionhurst.org](mailto:promotion@missionhurst.org) ** (703) 528-3804 **4651 North 25th St. Arlington, VA 22207-3518 - ![](https://www.missionhurst.org/hubfs/August2015/images/fb-icon.png) - ![](https://www.missionhurst.org/hubfs/August2015/images/twitter-icon.png) ![](https://www.missionhurst.org/hubfs/August2015/images/praisidium-logo.png) Communication Portal - LOG IN [**](https://www.facebook.com/MissionhurstImmaculateHeart) [**](https://twitter.com/Missionhurst) ![Quantcast](https://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-ZszjUfk4ELTcS.gif)