The Sport That Opens Doors to a New World
Children and adolescents from São Gonçalo come to UmRio to play rugby and learn to overcome life challenges.
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Behind the Initiatives Transforming Education in the Pantanal, Thanks to a Modest Investment and a Lot of Dedication
Read about two of IPEDI’s initiatives to preserve indigenous cultural identity and literacy
Two Young Women with a Common Dream: Making Quality Education Accessible to Children in Aracaju
Instituto Irradiar was born out of Livia Gregorin and Stephanie Kamarry’s shared dream to improve their country’s education and make it accessible to all.
A Shot Against Social Inequality
In Porto Alegre, tennis is the gateway to a new life
“I grew up around violence but met people who helped me; now I want to give back.”
Anderson Veridiano, Founder of Project Viela, uses his experience to create opportunities
Creating a Future of Opportunities for Young People from Peripheral Communities Through Education
After serving his prison sentence for drug trafficking, Emerson Ferreira founded Reflexões da Liberdade and is transforming the lives of many young people
The boy from Realengo who became a judge and now helps young people achieve their dream of a higher education
Aleixo is Founder of Instituto Luther King, an organization that helps Brazilians reach higher education.
CPCD is Working to Transform Vila do Sapo in São Paulo
CPCD is working together with children ages 5 to 9 and 25 families from the community.
Changing Statistics in Educational Attainment
A round of 37 students from Instituto Luther King recently received news that they were accepted into public universities across Brazil.
Parque Sitiê Earns Official Park Status
Parque Sitiê had much to celebrate on Brazil’s independence day.
Access to Music Can Change Lives
“In art we are all equal – no matter your skin color or social status. Music is such that all who are present are participants, and everyone has a part…”
IPEDI Wins Social Technology Award for Educational Methodologies
IPEDI creates interdisciplinary, intercultural, bilingual didactic material for children in Terena communities.
CAPS 6th Poetry Procession
Centro de Arte e Promoção Social (CAPS) held its 6th poetry procession on October 25th, spreading culture throughout the streets in the southern region of São Paulo. From Grajaú to Parelheiros, 200 people, 20 cars, two buses and one van participated in the poetry reading that lasted 12 hours. Created by poet and educator Maria […]
ECOA Holds 1st Training for Teachers in Corumbá
The project to promote cultural and environmental education in Corumbá, MS, by providing continuing education for 25 teachers in 10 school units in the region.
ESPOCC Launches Website to Connect Youth from Low-Income Neighborhoods
The site “OnLaje” was launched this week, aiming to connect youth from the favelas and low-income neighborhoods across Brazil. A capstone project created by the students at ESPOCC, the site is designed to”give voice to the low-income areas of Rio de Janeiro.” ESPOCC is a project of Observatorio de Favelas, an organization supported by BrazilFoundation since […]
IPEDI Launches First Textbook in Terena and Portuguese
IPEDI launched the textbook KALIVONO – the first bilingual textbook ever in the Terena indigenous language and Portuguese – to help value and save Terena language and culture.
Ideas That Transform Brazil: Meeting Brings Together 46 Social Leaders Supported by BrazilFoundation
For three days, leaders attended a host of workshops which addressed topics such as strategic planning, financial management, social indicators, fundraising strategies, and leadership.