In miniquadras, students practice values, make friends and exchange experiences.

A beautiful sunny day in Rio de Janeiro left the Gamboa Olympic Village even more fun and entertaining for students from five centers of the Network project Volleyball Festival. Throughout Saturday morning, there was an exchange of experiences, forming new friendships and volleyball. To the surprise of the participants, Unilever team athletes of female volleyball - Fofão, Mara, Amanda, Melissa and Bruna - passed through there, handed out autographs, talked with students and entered the courts.

Mini divided into three courts × 3 and 4 × 4 Mini, students spontaneously mixed their teams with participants from different nuclei which greatly facilitated the integration. "Here we meet new people and the next festival we will meet again! This is really cool. I am of the Center Higienópolis, but she (says pointing to a teammate) is Inhaúma, "says Talita Oliveira student, 12 years, category Mini 3 × 3. The teacher of the Center Long River, Eliane Mattar, this union between cores is the most important event, "no one here wishes to be on the same team all the time," he says. "In addition to their behavior be great because it had no discussion and are always helping each other," he adds.

Fofão, setter of Unilever, on the court with students.

At the end of the games, the winning team earned two "adesivinhos" and the losing team won only one who were glued to their badges. The adhesive buildup made it possible to exchange for gifts (project adhesives, bracelets, key rings and caps). In parallel to the games, the Entrepreneurship School Zeltzer held a workshop, coordinated by Luiz Marinho, the "Puzzle" who worked entrepreneurial skills such as initiative, creativity, planning, teamwork and communication.

Gradually, Unilever team players came to the festival and has entered the miniquadras to play with the children. "It's always great to meet you and already it showed me that you are very fond of volleyball and are committed," says Amanda Campos tip, in a conversation with students. "Do not forget to thank the teachers for the opportunity that they are giving to you, because if you are so good in volleyball is because of them," she encourages.

Amanda distributes autographs and affection.

Cristiane Rittes, mother of student Suellen Cristina Core Higienópolis was there and checked everything. "I always go to festivals and love. The Suellen is eager to participate and to soon reach the day. The project is very good and what is good us mothers, we have to encourage, "she said amid photos and celebrations with his daughter.

Partners Nuclei Rio / RJ:

Municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Unilever and support the Institute with MetrôRio Share

Photos: IC Disclosure and Adriana Lorete