Ilê Aiyê offers education programs to the city’s black community, who make up more than 80% of the 3 million residents. Located in the Curuzu-Liberdade community of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Ilê Aiyê offers schooling for children ages 7 to 12 at Mother Hilda School; current enrollment is 81 students. 

Band’ Erê, a performing arts and vocational school at the Ilê Aiyê community center, teaches percussion, singing and dance, along with workforce skills; current enrollment is 61 students. It also works with kids in the Curuzu-Liberdade community, forming groups to perform in shows at home and abroad. 

Our world is facing an educational crisis. While we are actively working towards improving art literacy and educational programs across the globe, we need your help to make our efforts go even farther. Any donation is appreciate and will make a positive impact on students in need.

In December 2018, Paint the Globe Foundation visited Ilê Aiyê Community Center in Salvador, Bahia Brazil. We donated educational and art supplies to the organization and filmed the experience. This documentary tells the story of Ilê Aiyê and how the Paint the Globe Foundation was able to provide needed support.

Ilê Aiyê translates to "House of the World" and was founded in 1974 as a non-profit organization to combat racism, teach black pride, and celebrate African heritage. It was the first Afro-Bloco Carnival group in Salvador, helping black people across Brazil combat racism and reclaim their African heritage. 

Today, they severely lack funds and resources to maintain their educational and arts programs.  Paint the Globe Foundation donated an abundance of educational materials and art supplies to the students and staff to supplement their upcoming school year.  These materials were collected from schools and individual contributions donated to the organization.