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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 by the Dom Cabral Foundation is promoting grassroots entrepreneurship as a force for economic and community transformation in Brazil. From the Upper Rio Negro in Amazonas to Blumenau in Santa Catarina, ideas born within communities are gaining momentum to become real businesses. It is there, in the territory, where needs and potential meet, […]

Trust-based philanthropy seems, at first glance, like a simple concept. But putting it into practice requires innovation, listening, and openness to new ideas. At its core, this approach starts from the premise of rebalancing the relationships between funders and social organizations, promoting bonds of mutual trust as a basis for systemic impact. Unlike traditional philanthropy […]

Corporate governance is an essential factor in structuring organizations, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and greater social impact. In the case of grantmakers, who act as strategic funders of social projects, well-structured governance also enhances the effectiveness of investments and strengthens the philanthropy ecosystem. In Brazil, the culture of giving still faces challenges..

Education is a fundamental right and key to social justice. At MBM, we believe it breaks cycles of poverty, creating opportunities for those facing a lack of prospects and opportunities. In this article, we discuss how an integrated approach to private social investment in education can drive the future. João grew up in a neighborhood […]

Don't forget about us. With this phrase, the first Youth Congress, organized by the Sustainable Amazon Foundation (FAS), began in the community of Tumbira, in Amazonas, at the end of March. Sixty young people from different communities in the municipalities of Iranduba, Carauari, Itapiranga, Novo Aripuanã, Uarini, and the indigenous community of Três Unidos came together to, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Businessman who donated 60% of his fortune sees a moral obligation of the rich to the poor. Elie Horn, 74, is the only major businessman currently operating in Brazil who, during his lifetime, donated 60% of his fortune to charity. For him, the wealthiest have an obligation: to donate or to donate. If they fulfilled this obligation, “Brazil's poverty would end in […]

The Dom Cabral Foundation (FDC), one of the nine best business schools in the world, according to the ranking of the British newspaper Financial Times (2020 edition), has been developing thousands of companies and leaders from all sectors for 45 years. This history of achievement also brings great responsibility. Therefore, in 2020, in the face of the […]