[Below are some of Raadia's recent status updates on Facebook - we hope she'll write a blog for us sooon! - M]

22nd July I'm here in Brazil, and really enjoyin every moment --- it's so surreal, only five days and have had such a mad time. Visited a favela and a social project called AfroReggae, which was just inspirational! No time for blogs just yet ... but hopefully keep you updated! LOVE IT HERE!

24th July Brazilian rice and beans is THEE best, got the rest of the day free ... so hitting the beach! Rio de Janiero is beautiful ♥

28th July Just come back from visiting Santa Marta, a favela in Rio..and really just overwhelmed by everything! The housing and living conditions are poor, but the community spirit is high! It was also the place where MJ shot the video: "They don't really care about us." So I was very excited to be there. :) Interesting day-- a lot to think about, for sure.

[Write us a blog, Raadia - more details needed!! - FHVP]