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About IMA & Staff

Instituto Mestre Acordeon

The legal entity for the operation of Projeto Kirimurê in Brazil is the nonprofit Brazilian organization below:

IMA-Instituto Mestre Acordeon
Rua Senhor do Bomfim N. 6 - Itapuã
Salvador, BA 41610-600
Phone # 55-71-3249-0226

Staff

We have a multi-functional staff that covers different needs. Our President occupies the function of Executive Director and works on a volunteer basis as general supervisor of all activities. The In House Coordinator takes care of our daily operation and teaches young children capoeira, music, and environmental and health education. We also have guest speakers and teachers on an ongoing basis.
President:	Maria Patricia Ferreira Hita - Volunteer
In House coordinator and Teacher:	Ana Paula Ferreira Almeida
Administrative Assistant and Arts Teacher:	Debora Ferreira
Capoeira Teacher:	Diego da Conceição (Professor Caixote)
Literacy and Homework Assitance:	Raquel Teixeira
Literacy and Psychology Assistant:	Taisa Gomes
Psychologist on call:	Tiara Santos Melo - Volunteer
Literacy and Homework:	Felipe Moraes - Volunteer
Capoeira Assistant:	Edson Guimarães - Volunteer
Library:	Maria das Graças - Volunteer
Capoeira Adviser:	Mestre Itapoan - Volunteer
Instruments Teacher and Artisan:	Mestre Olavo da Paixão
Accountant:	M&M Assessoria e Consultoria Contábil Ltda.
Financial Adviser:	Mauricio Francisco – Volunteer
House Maintenance:
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