In the eyes of the children shines the promise of a peaceful future
Welcome to the Escola da Esperança project
The Children and young people are the carriers and designers of the future of this planet. Each child carries within itself a direct, authentic peace power. The main goal of the Escola da Esperança – the School of Hope – is to nurture this peace power.
Current State
We are running a community-based learning space for children from the community of Tamera and around.
Our Future
We want to create a community-based international school in the region of Alentejo in Portugal.
Networking
We are part of a network of educative initiatives and want to strengthen the movement of innovative learning models.
Current News
Easter Youth Camp 2024
As every year we just had a wonderful holiday time with a small group of young people between 13...
Youth Journey to Damanhur
We, the so-called Red group from the Escola da Esperança Project, want to make a journey to...
Current State of Progress and Plans
Dear friends of the Escola da Esperança project, As you might already know, we are working for...
“The thinking of the future must make wars impossible.”
ALBERT EINSTEIN
Key Concepts
1. Children are cosmic beings
Children are cosmic beings “Home is being embedded in a greater whole.” (D. Duhm) The highest...
2. Thinking of the future
“The thinking of the future must make wars impossible.” (Albert Einstein) The foundation of a...
3. Knowledge for the future
Curriculums should convey that which is needed for a future worth living. The Escola da Esperança...