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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 […]

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 […]

Simple initiatives also drive the institutional strengthening of social organizations. In this story from ETIV do Brasil, supported by the Futuro Bem Maior program, a conversation transformed the relationship with the territory and generated a new local partner. In a tourist city on the coast of Bahia, a common scene repeats itself: children gather for movie screenings […]

What does it mean, in practice, to talk about productive inclusion? It refers to a series of actions that expand opportunities for income generation, work, and economic autonomy—especially for people in situations of social vulnerability. According to Sebrae (Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service), productive inclusion encompasses everything from strengthening small businesses and informal enterprises to professional training, […]

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 […]

Every year, the Philanthropy Network holds the Inter-American Forum on Strategic Philanthropy (FIFE), one of the main meetings on management and social innovation in Brazil. In 2025, the event landed in Curitiba — and, for the first time, I had the opportunity to participate in person, representing the Bem Maior Movement, an institutional partner of the forum. I participate in the construction of agendas […]

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..

I like to compare cross-cutting processes to interdependent biological systems. Let's take the forest as an example to illustrate this idea. In a forest, there is what the eyes can see: an area of ​​land covered by vegetation. There is also what the eyes cannot distinguish, such as the intricate chain of relationships between living beings and the soil, […]

Investing is more than accumulating financial capital; it's about building something that transcends generations. For high-net-worth families, the challenge is not only to multiply material assets, but also to create an impact that reverberates throughout society and history. In this context, family offices emerge as key players, helping families navigate the world of investments […]