Networks & Resources

The following resources and web-links are provided for interested parties to gather information about Brazil and California in order to forge new partnerships, seek new opportunities, and improve relations between Brazil and our state. These sites are neither endorsed nor sponsored by the Calfornia State Senate.  

Brazilian Pajé (Shaman)

Dancer of the Agua Caliente Band of
Cahuilla Indians, California

 

Official Government Pages

California State Senate
http://www.sen.ca.gov

Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles
http://www.brazilian-consulate.org

Consulate General of Brazil in San Francisco
http://www.brazilsf.org

Brazilian Embassy in Washington
http://www.brasilemb.org/

Brazilian Government pages in English
http://www.brasil.gov.br/ingles

Brazilian Government: Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade
http://www.inmetro.gov.br/english/index.asp

Brazil in the News

An up-to-date compilation of links to news about Brazil.
http://www.brasilemb.org/press_media/press3.shtml

California World Trade Centers consider Brazil's economic potential (May 2004)
http://www.bawtc.com/company/pressrelease_detail.asp?PressReleaseID=32

São Paolo Newspaper: Folha Online
http://www.folha.uol.com.br

São Paolo Newspaper: Epoca
http://revistaepoca.globo.com/

Rio de Janeiro Newspaper: Globo
http://www.globo.com/

Rio de Janeiro Newspaper: O Dia Online
http://odia.terra.com.br/

A Brazilian Weekly Periodical
http://vejaonline.abril.com.br

Trade and Commerce

Apex-Brazil: An agency working to promote export and investment.
http://www.apexbrasil.com.br

Brazil-California Chamber of Commerce: Seeks to promote business relations and commercial trade between California and Brazil.
http://www.brazilcalifornia.com/

Brazilian Embassy in Washington: Foreign Policy Issues page.
http://www.brasilemb.org/foreign_policy/foreign2.shtml

Strategy Network: An indepedent association which supports the progressive measures of the Brazilian government and the social movements working for economic and social justice in Brazil.
http://www.brazilstrategy.net

Brazil Trade Net: Contains reports and information by the Brazilian government regarding trade and investment in Brazil
http://www.braziltradenet.gov.br/

Library of Congress: links related to business/investment/trade in Brazil.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/hispanic/brazil/resources/brazil-business.html

Brazilian Consulate: power point format; information on industry, foreign relations, capabilities, and companies
http://www.brazilian-consulate.org/secom/incs/BrazilianEconomyOverview.pdf

California Department of Food and Agriculture: information on upcoming mission to Brazil regarding Bio-fuels and Renewable energy.
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/exec/pa/brazilTM07/braziltrademission.htm

California-Brazil: Southern California focus; links and information about Brazilian events and services
http://www.californiabrazil.com/index.html

Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce: provides links to Brazilian government websites and international organizations.
http://www.brazilcham.com/default.asp?id=274

Silicon Valley Center for International Trade Development: information on the California-Brazil Working Group for Renewable Energy
http://www.svcitd.org/


Environment

Institute of Environmental Research for Amazonia (IPAM): A non-government organization which collaborates with researchers and educators who share a commitment to generate scientific information and share resources.
http://www.ipam.org.br/

Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA)
http://www.ibama.gov.br/

Environment in Brazil: Information on all aspects of the environment; including positions to ensure protection, organizations, and environmental policy.
http://www.mma.gov.br/ingles/gab/asin/ambi.html

Brazilink: Provides links to environmental websites relating to Brazil; includes links on research, the Amazon, portals, resources, and government agencies.
http://brazilink.org/environment.asp

Library of Congress: Site providing links about the environment in Brazil.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/hispanic/brazil/resources/brazil-geography.html
 

Education

Florida/Brazil Institute: Links the resources of ten Florida State universities and 28 Florida community colleges with those of state government and business to forge a network of partnerships.
http://www.latam.ufl.edu/flbz/flbzintro.html

Brazil Brazil: Facts about the Brazilian school system; includes salaries, years of schooling needed, information on public and private schools, etc.
http://www.brazilbrazil.com/schools.html

Mission of Brazil to the United Nations: background information about the Brazilian educational system; includes historical information.
http://www.un.int/brazil/brasil/brazil-education.htm

Zona Latina: establishes a connection between race/class to education in Brazil.  Also includes links to print references on the subject.
http://www.zonalatina.com/Zldata309.htm

West Valley College: Information about learning to speak Portuguese and programs in Brazil.
http://westvalley.edu/events/brazil/

Nonprofit Organizations

Brazil Foundation: Committed to mobilizing resources and talent to contribute to the improvement of social conditions in Brazil.
http:www.brazilfoundation.org

Hope Unlimited: Networks with social service agencies who rescue children in high risk situations inorder to place them in a positive atmosphere with vocational and social training.
http://www.hopeunlimited.org

Projeto Axe: Strives to educate, advocate and care for at-risk children and adolescents in Salvador, Bahia.
http://www.projetoaxe.org.br

Tourism

Curitiba Brazil: Curitiba is a city with eclectic culture which is also a world-wide example in urbanism solutions, education, and environment.
http://www.curitiba-brazil.com

Ipanema.com: A guide to Rio de Janeiro which includes city tours, maps, pictures, and information about restaurants, hotels and travel.
http://www.ipanema.com

Riotur: A guide to Rio's attractions, lodging, and events calendar.
http://www.riodejaneiro-turismo.com.br/en/home.php

Bahia Online: Includes information on history, travel, volunteer opportunities and much more.
http://www.bahia-online.net/

Visit Brazil: A guide produced by the Brazilian Tourism Office and includes information on visas, vaccinations, travel, lodging, and activities.
http://www.braziltourism.org

General Brazil/Cultural Information

Library of Congress, Country Studies: Brazil
http://countrystudies.us/brazil/

Nacalifa: Online community focusing on Brazilian events in the San Diego area.
http://www.nacalifa.com/

Carnaval.com: Focuses on entertainment and activities available in all of northern California (capoeira, samba, etc.).
http://www.carnaval.com/sf/brazilSF.htm

Sfmpb.com: Information about Brazilian music and events in the San Francisco Bay Area.
http://www.sfmpb.com/

Friends of Brazil: Bay Area-based Brazilian club with general information and links to events and community services relating to Brazil.
http://www.friendsofbrazil.org/index.htm

 

 

 

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Photo credits: Brazilian Government and the California Department of Tourism