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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 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, […]

Early childhood faces significant challenges, and most Brazilians still don't recognize the transformative power of this phase of life. The signing of the National Integrated Policy for Early Childhood (PNIPI) this August represents a milestone in our country's recent history. As a grandmother, as a citizen, and as a woman who has worked for years […]

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 […]

What the GIFE Congress made us reflect on regarding the decentralization of power, knowledge, and wealth. What does it mean to decentralize power, knowledge, and wealth in a country marked by historical inequalities? This was the provocation that ran through the 13th GIFE Congress, held in Fortaleza from April 7th to 9th. A call that guided the stages, circulated through the […]

Have you ever wondered how the Bem Maior Movement chooses the organizations it supports? The answer lies in the selection criteria — well-defined, strategic, and aligned with our mission to strengthen a vibrant, collaborative, and transformative philanthropic ecosystem. The social progress we believe in only happens when built in a network — with trust, listening […]

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 […]

The collective participated in the Futuro Bem Maior program, carried out by the Bem Maior Movement, Phomenta, and Instituto Phi, aimed at strengthening initiatives with community impact. “Itatuba” is an ancestral term, from the Tupi language, meaning “place of many stones.” This name not only describes the geography but also encapsulates the essence of a municipality in […]

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 […]

When the topic at hand is choosing a method for monitoring a social project, a vast array of possibilities opens up, with various donors, philanthropists, and foundations opting for different approaches in an attempt to understand the process, map the social impact generated, and comprehend the results of the actions. As this is a […]

In all sectors, technology shortens distances, integrates, and connects. When applied to education, technological innovation breaks down barriers and improves the building of the future. It enhances processes, stimulates creative potential in students and teachers, and explores classroom topics more comprehensively, facilitating the learning process. Technology has promoted an evolution […]

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 […]

When someone asks me why I always emphasize the importance of strategic philanthropy, I usually answer with another question commonly used when discussing planning: "Would you board a plane without a flight plan?" Philanthropists support causes they identify with and believe in for the transformation they want to see in the world. This is […]