Brazil in 360: the root reviving the Kiriri People's livelihood.

 



Immerse yourself in the life of a small indigenous community in a semi-arid corner of north eastern Brazil. Follow Fabiana, their school teacher as she shows you around what they have achieved - including opening a cassava production facility with support from IFAD and the Government of Bahia.


All this, in 360!


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