Monday May 18 2015 - Brazilian Womens Group Recognition Ceremony

TURA 25th Anniversary Leadership Tours
For Demonstrating Environmental Leadership through Toxics Use Reduction and Resource Conservation
Date: May 18, 2015
Location: 697 Cambridge St. Suite 106 Brighton, MA 02135 
There is a concern among healthcare providers that health issues such as allergies and asthma are rising among Brazilians who clean houses in the greater Boston area. The Brazilian Women's Group used a TURI grant in 2007 to develop materials about toxic household cleaning products and educate the Brazilian immigrant community about how to choose safer products. The Group held focus group meetings to assess and define the needs of the population, develop content, and design an outreach program for wide distribution. In 2008, with their second year of funding, the group educated Brazilian house cleaners and residents about the hazards of household cleaners and helped them convert to less toxic cleaners made from simple ingredients.
For more information contact Maria Scholl at 978-934-4964 or [email protected]