Francisco José De Alencar Costa

Activist, Business adviser, Business mentor, Christian, Concerned citizen, Connector, Educator/Teacher, Entrepreneur, Event planner, Global soul, Idea generator, Marketer

My name is Francisco José de Alencar Costa, but everyone calls me Franzé. I live in Brazil, in the southern portion of the state of Ceará, called Cariri. My city is Várzea Alegre. It is Known as the happiest city in Brazil. I have been an English teacher for 24 years. When I left the capital of my state, Fortaleza to Várzea Alegre, I came with the purpose of through the acquisition of the English language, bringing opportunities to children and young people. I became a volunteer for a global NGO where I was able to bring exchange students from many countries, as well as international events to the students here. I was able to provide exchange opportunities for public school students. Additionally, I became a mentor at Claylab Education Foundation. I am the first mentor outside India. Through the foundation and with help of a Brazilian and an Indian mentee, we developed a virtual exchange that will benefit students who cannot pay for an in-person exchange. In the future, we will expand to the disabled, elderly, professionals, and everyone who once dreamed of living an intercultural experience.

Helping people, especially young people. I Always study and learn to serve the others better. I get great satisfaction from seeing others grow. I am passionate about learning other languages and cultures. Besides that I love bringing opportunities, showing new ways, new possibilities to the youth.