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
California-Brazil Partnership
1020 N Street, Suite 516 · Sacramento, California 95814
(916) 651-1515 · FAX (916) 323-7827
Email · California- Brazil Partnership
Photo credits: Brazilian Government and the California Department of Tourism