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In Brazil, wealth does not circulate easily; it tends to concentrate. According to the most recent data from IBGE (PNAD Contínua 2024), the richest 1% of the population receives the equivalent of 36.2 times the income of the poorest 40%. This scenario affects not only the economy but also philanthropy and the capacity for […]

Some things only exist because not everyone thinks alike. Philanthropy is one of them. Often, it begins precisely there: in the contact between different visions, distant experiences, and very unequal places of power. It brings together those who finance, those who execute, and those who feel the effects of the decisions firsthand. This can be seen as a problem, […]

Investing in education in Brazil requires more than just focusing on expanding access or improving isolated indicators. The challenge lies in how decisions are structured and how different actors can collaboratively transform initiatives into public policies. Given the complexity of education in Brazil, which involves millions of students and multiple stakeholders, […]

The philosopher Angela Davis's quote helps to understand the role of women leaders in the third sector: "When a Black woman moves, the entire structure of society moves with her." Analyzing the position of women at the base of the social pyramid, simultaneously traversed by inequalities of race, class, and gender, Davis points out that […]

Family philanthropy has ceased to be a "side issue" and has definitively entered the patrimonial agenda. Not as a new trend, nor as a means of building a personal brand, but as a topic that engages with succession, governance, reputational risk and, ultimately, legacy. It is in this context that the study "Philanthropy & Family Offices – Perspectives and […]" was born

Innovation in the social sector rarely stems from a desire to be "disruptive." It arises from urgency. The urgency to respond to problems, to amplify impact with limited resources, to increase the reach of actions and reach historically underserved audiences… When new tools meet real needs in the field, innovative processes emerge that have the potential […]

Philanthropy in the territories has come to occupy a central place in discussions about the role of social investment in Brazil. Instead of initiatives conceived from large cities, there is growing recognition of working with local networks that understand the realities of daily life and act legitimately in their communities. Actively listening, building connections, and […]

We live in a fast-paced time, where everything seems urgent and each task competes for space with the next. Amidst full schedules and spreadsheets, we often forget to ask the essential question: why do we do what we do? Between my work with the Bem Maior Movement and my studies in Philosophy, I learn daily that purpose […]

Institutional strengthening is the path for organizations to operate with greater consistency, impact, and sustainability. As philanthropy and private social investment advance in the pursuit of more consistent, sustainable, and systemic impact, one question has guided them: how to ensure that supported organizations have the real conditions to fulfill their missions over time? […]

How a strategic partnership between MBM and Instituto iungo generated learnings to strengthen organizations and inspire a new way of working for social investors. Strengthening organizations with the potential for real transformation is one of the great challenges and responsibilities of those working with private social investment. The question is how to do this strategically, respectfully […]

Education in Paraisópolis that combines excellence, inclusion, and professional training shows how it is possible to create real opportunities for the future rooted in the community. On September 5th, the Bem Maior Movement team visited Paraisópolis, the second largest favela in São Paulo (SP), with approximately 59,000 inhabitants according to the 2022 Census. […]

Intergenerational dialogue in philanthropy is the path to transforming legacy into strategic continuity and shared impact. Family philanthropy involves both legacy and building. It connects what has already been done with what still needs to be imagined. And between the past and the future, intergenerational dialogue can define what remains, what is lost, and what is lost

Gender-based violence in schools is being tackled with a program led by Serenas in partnership with the Rio de Janeiro government. School is often the first collective space in life. It's where girls and boys build worldviews, learn about boundaries, relationships, and belonging. It can and must also be a place of […]

With support from the Rodrigo Mendes Institute, municipalities in different regions of Brazil are creating public inclusion policies that value active listening, intersectoral collaboration, and local contexts. Building a truly inclusive school doesn't happen only within the classroom. It requires intention, coordination between government departments, and public policies that […]

An initiative formed by women promotes income generation and productive inclusion for artisans on the coast of Ceará. Learn about the history of the Pecém Eu Te Amo Association. The title of this text begins with a question to reflect on the seemingly small and isolated forces in the field. The term "seemingly" is justified because, upon delving into […]