In September, a wave of awareness and solidarity sweeps across Brazil with the Yellow September campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the fight against suicide and promote an environment of welcome and support for those facing this difficult emotional battle. Among the various activities that make up this campaign are talks aimed at young people. in schools play a fundamental role in disseminating information and building a culture of prevention. Aware of this reality, Flamengo's Social Responsibility department has maintained a partnership with the Enquanto Fôlego Houver project for three years to bring the message of valuing life to young people in public and philanthropic schools.

This year, the schools visited were Solar Meninos de Luz in Cantagalo, Fundação Darcy Vargas in Gamboa, and Centro Educacional Pequena Cruzada in Lagoa. The schools were visited, where boys and girls were able to reflect on the emotional challenges that overwhelm life and the importance of staying positive, being open to dialogue, and seeking specialized help if necessary. All this happened to the sound of music and rhymes, in a conversation led by rapper Biork and musician Thay Moura, as well as Bruna Letícia, the creator of the project "Enquanto Fôlego Houver." The trio visited public schools. six years ago, bringing the message of valuing life and preventing suicide to teenagers and young people.   

"It's incredibly important to welcome your team here, speaking with the teenagers who have gone through a very complicated process during the pandemic. The work done by the school psychologist is very frequent. So, it's crucial to remind the children of the importance of talking, dialoguing, being welcoming, and being companions. This makes a huge difference in our relationship with the students and the staff," said Aline Lourenço, social worker at the Pequena Cruzada Educational Center.