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On October 20th, Brazil celebrates National Philanthropy Day, a special date that celebrates generosity and the spirit of solidarity. Philanthropy, derived from the Greek "philos" (love) and "anthropos" (human being), is an altruistic act that involves the donation of time, resources, or knowledge to social and humanitarian causes. The […]

In the global arena, the pursuit of racial equity is an essential mission, and philanthropic organizations play a crucial role in this endeavor. In a world where discrimination persists and profoundly affects the opportunities and well-being of Black communities, philanthropy aimed at reducing these inequalities becomes a powerful tool for change and […]

A tax that taxes philanthropy? That sounds very strange, but this practice is still a reality in Brazil because of the ITCMD (Inheritance and Gift Tax). Now, a very important step is about to be taken in Congress so that civil society organizations will finally be free from this tax. In this post […]

The Bem Maior Movement is featured in a renowned international ranking, released this week! We occupy the 7th position on the list of the 50 most influential CSOs in Brazil and 103rd in the global selection, “World 200 Top SGOs”, organized by thedotgood initiative. The list, published annually, is one of the most important among social organizations worldwide […]

Accountability is a challenge for community-based social organizations. Often relegated to the background in favor of direct activities with beneficiaries, a lack of emphasis on accountability can harm fundraising and transparency with donors. Presenting accurate financial data and demonstrating commitment […]

Sustainable development and the strengthening of philanthropy in the country motivate the choices and support of the private social investment of the Bem Maior Movement. Therefore, we are reinforcing our national network with the addition of 6 new organizations: Alimentando o Bem; Cidade dos Meninos; Instituto Mano Down; PIPA; Observatório do Terceiro Setor and Instituto […]

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…

Last week, I had the pleasure of participating in the 12th GIFE Congress, held in São Paulo (SP). It was three intense days of meetings, reunions, and a lot of listening, especially in conversations that were somewhat uncomfortable but necessary. I returned to Rio on Friday night with my head buzzing and spent the weekend digesting everything that happened…

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 […]

Next Monday (February 20th) will be World Day of Social Justice, a date declared by the UN, which invites everyone to reflect on the importance of strengthening global solidarity and dialogue to overcome barriers and generate opportunities in the fight against inequalities. This date and this thought are in line with […]

UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) emphasizes that countries will not be able to break the cycle of poverty or achieve gender equality without quality education that is inclusive and equitable. Moreover, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights itself states that […]

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 […]

On November 29th, the world celebrated Giving Tuesday, a large movement created to celebrate generosity. In Brazil, it was possible to observe the involvement of various sectors of society in encouraging donations. Organizations, companies, online platforms, communities, and groups of people mobilized, each in their own way, to carry out the initiative

Did you know that this Monday, October 17th, is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty? On this date in 1987, more than 100,000 people gathered in Paris, France, in a demonstration to protest against poverty and to highlight the situation of its victims as a violation of human rights. Five years […]