The American Corners in Brazil are spaces dedicated to engaging in public diplomacy and disseminating information, hosted in universities, libraries, SENAC, and SESC, usually in areas where the U.S. Mission has limited presence.
The American Corners present visitors with the true history of the United States. By providing a multifunctional platform for programs, offering multimedia content and access to technology, the Corners in Brazil promote open dialogue, combat negative prejudices, and build bridges of understanding. Each Corner must offer information about the U.S., alumni activities, educational guidance, cultural programs, and resources in English.
There are five American Corners in Brazil:
• Boa Vista: The Abraham Lincoln space was inaugurated on April 10, 2014, and was the fourth American Corner established in Brazil. The corner is located at the SENAC Language Center. It provides current information about the U.S. to students, entrepreneurs, university professors, and the community.
• Campo Grande: The Campo Grande American Corner was inaugurated on July 30, 2014, and was the fifth American Corner established in Brazil. The corner is located at SESC Horto and has an average of over 7,000 visitors per month. Its diverse programming caters to a wide range of audiences through a variety of activities, including presentations on the steps to study in the United States, holiday celebrations, exhibitions, and English conversation clubs.
• Salvador: The Benjamin Franklin Space was inaugurated on October 27, 2006, and was the third American Corner established in Brazil. The AC Salvador provides access to current and reliable information about the U.S. through collections of books, periodicals, databases, and local programming. Access to the collection is free and open to the public. The Corner is located at the “Thales de Azevedo Public Library.”
• Science Corner: On August 5, 2013, the Science Corner was inaugurated with the aim of strengthening cooperation between Brazil and the U.S. in science and technology, providing informational support to Brazilian scientists and researchers and to anyone interested in science. Located in the UCB library, the Science Corner provides access to scientific books, journals, DVDs, online databases, software, and selected workstations to support research and teaching efforts on various topics such as the environment, sustainable energy, health, and agroscience.
• Shelf Florianópolis: The American Shelf Maya Angelou was inaugurated on August 15, 2014. The Shelf is located at the language center of Bom Jesus Coração de Jesus and is open to the public. The shelf has a collection of over 100 printed books and 59 digital titles, including fiction, materials for learning English, and materials for those interested in studying in the United States.
For more information about the American Corners in Brazil, visit: https://br.usembassy.gov