The majority of Brazil’s youth are hoping to move abroad, rather than remain in their homeland. With many believing future opportunities will be few and far between if they stay put, young Brazilians that don’t know how to change the system are opting to flee from it instead.

Brazil is living through its worst recession in history and in response to the tumult, many people are turning to life coaching for guidance. The São Paulo branch of The School of Life is among the organisations aiming to improve their soft skills, helping them find happiness and fulfilment at work.

Brazil is offering thousands of potential students vocational training in the tourism sector – for free. As unemployment rises in a country riddled with crime, the country’s education ministry is looking for ways to keep citizens engaged and contributing to society.

Brazilians are not unfamiliar with national crises, but amid rising crime, high unemployment, a series of political scandals, and a recession fresh in people’s memories, things are taking a heavy toll on the population. How are they reacting to the difficulties? And how do they see the future?