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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the way we live and work, developing rapidly since the creation of the first algorithms in the 1950s. Today, this evolution brings us Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI), which stands out for generating new content, becoming a particularly valuable tool for increasing the impact of social organizations. But what […]

Last week, I participated in FIFE – the Inter-American Forum on Strategic Philanthropy 2023, held in Belém, Pará. Considered one of the largest events in the third sector in Brazil, the meeting brought together businesspeople, students, public managers, and volunteers interested in the main themes that guide the management of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). As the program covered […]

Books are powerful tools that help us broaden our perspective on the world and on ourselves. Today, on World Book Day, we invite you to see them as a catalyst for narratives. “Reading the world precedes reading the word,” said Paulo Freire, which shows us the importance of the particular place that each person occupies…

Amidst the numerous social challenges facing the world, gender inequality further amplifies the obstacles for women in their daily lives. Faced with this reality, civil society, by organizing itself into initiatives focused on female empowerment, works to build bridges so that girls and women can overcome these barriers and […]

Throughout 2022, social and environmental challenges were complex in a country with as much inequality as Brazil. As we highlighted in Legado, a meeting held in partnership with Santander in April, the situation is much more complicated than most people with stable financial conditions imagine. For […]

This Sunday, October 16th, marks World Food Day, a date that serves as a reminder of the situation in Brazil and the world when it comes to food on the plate. Unfortunately, hunger has increased on the planet, reaching 9.8% of the global population in 2021, according to a report released by the United Nations […]

Carola MB Matarazzo, executive director of MBM, recommends books that made a difference in her development and can impact you too! Reading, in itself, is already therapy. When this habit is combined with motivational and enjoyable themes that nourish thought and broaden horizons, the activity can become a true […]

Here on the blog, we've gathered five incredible tips to increase the positive impact and boost your social organization's strategy. Among the options, we present courses, certifications, mentorships, information sharing, fundraising tools, and much more! There are various ways to support initiatives that seek a fairer future […]

To elevate philanthropy in Brazil to another level and thus help change the sad landscape of inequality in the country, many social entrepreneurs are becoming increasingly involved in promoting transformative actions, bringing new ideas and different experiences. And, at a time when Brazil aims to take a step forward […]

Almost two years after the start of the pandemic, the social sector is experiencing a unique moment: the strength of donations, omnipresent in the first months of 2020, is no longer as intense—even though needs have only increased. Traditional spaces for collaboration and in-person action are still restricted, and a whole sea of ​​[…]

In a year as difficult in the country's history as 2021, countless solidarity campaigns brought support and hope to many people. With the aim of highlighting the importance of such actions and emphasizing some notable examples, the Bem Maior Movement has prepared a list of ten initiatives that helped alleviate the suffering of […]

If you intend to live in a more just world, there are plenty of reasons to practice philanthropy and help embed a culture of giving in our society. The Bem Maior Movement has compiled five reasons to show that the time to act is now. It's not complicated at all, you just have to want to. And your participation can make a difference..