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6 education initiatives in Brazil that became public policy

Investing in education in Brazil requires more than just focusing on expanding access or improving isolated indicators. The challenge lies in how decisions are structured and how different actors can collaboratively transform initiatives into public policies. Given the complexity of education in Brazil, which involves millions of students and multiple stakeholders, […]

By Emanuely Lima

Apr 2026

Latest publications

Futuro Bem Maior

Women leaders in the non-profit sector are transforming territories

March 2026

Philanthropy

Family offices and family philanthropy in Brazil

March 2026

Education

Innovation in the social sector driven by concrete problems

Feb 2026

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Opening of the 20th ENATS

Opening lecture of the 20th National Meeting of the Third Sector (ENATS), by Carola Matarazzo.

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Money Report with Carola Matarazzo

Monique Lima, Carola Matarazzo, and Karene Vilela discuss purpose, consumption, and the future of new generations.

Audio-visual

Carola on EsferaCast

Carola is interviewed by journalist Isabel Mega

Audio-visual

Earth Effect

In this video, created with the help of artificial intelligence, we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Bem Maior Movement.

Audio-visual

Emergency Fund for Health

The Emergency Fund for Health is an initiative of IDIS, Movimento Bem Maior, and BSocial.

Audio-visual

A Greater Future – 3rd Edition

Commemorative video: Highlighting those selected in the 3rd edition of the Futuro Bem Maior program and their journey in 2022.

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A Greater Future – 2nd Edition

Tribute to the organizations of the Greater Future: strengthening community impacts in the 2nd edition

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3rd Donation Seminar

DOE is a manifesto about generosity, written by Roberta Faria and performed by Pedro Bial at the 3rd Doar Seminar.

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MBM Institutional Video (EN)

Greater Good Movement: Philanthropy driving social justice.

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MBM(PT) Institutional Video

Philanthropy: the strength of the Greater Good Movement for social justice

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Dialogues – 3rd edition

Entrepreneurs discuss philanthropy in Brazil and the commitment to The Giving Pledge at the MBM Dialogues

Audio-visual

Dialogues – 4th edition

4th edition of the Bem Maior Movement Dialogues: discussing collaboration and impact with leaders from BNDES, MRV, and MBM.

Audio-visual

Dialogues – 2nd edition

2nd edition of the Webinar Dialogues: 'The Responsibility of Philanthropy Today'. Join us!

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Dialogues – 1st edition

Meeting: Fostering Giving for an Inclusive Society with Leaders from Diverse Sectors.

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Legacy

The Bem Maior Movement and Santander are promoting the 'Legado' event with renowned names, aiming to boost philanthropy.

Studies and documents

Materials relevant for further study of the sector, including collaborations with MBM and other partners.

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Philanthropy

Philanthropy & Family Offices (Portuguese)

Initiative:

Juliana de Paula and Cássio Aoqui

Publication:

2025

Philanthropy

Philanthropy & Family Offices (English)

Initiative:

Juliana de Paula and Cássio Aoqui

Publication:

2025

MBM in the media

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Culture of giving

Trust is a transformative act in philanthropy

Flexible investments, active listening, and capacity building generate lasting impacts, strengthening organizations at the forefront of change. In her column "Papo de Responsa," published in Folha de S.Paulo, our executive director, Carola MB Matarazzo, reflects on trust-based philanthropy from the experience of the Futuro Bem Maior program, which supports community organizations with flexible investments […]

By Guilherme Mattoso

August 2025

Culture of giving

Beyond the gate: strategic philanthropy in the countryside

Strategic philanthropy in the countryside: why agriculture is also a territory of social impact? In an article published in Globo Rural, Carola MB Matarazzo, executive director of the Bem Maior Movement, and Belisa Maggi, president of the André and Lucia Maggi Foundation and the Signativo Institute, propose a close look at the opportunities that the Brazilian countryside offers […]

By Guilherme Mattoso

August 2025

Folha launches series of reports on philanthropy and the culture of giving

The Bem Maior Movement and Folha de S.Paulo join forces for the Cause of the Year to strengthen an idea that drives us: giving is transforming. The partnership gives rise to a series of reports in the Folha Social+ section, which delves into the challenges and opportunities to make giving an increasingly present value in society […]

By Camila Cursino

July 2025

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Philanthropy

The future of philanthropy in the territories

Philanthropy in the territories has come to occupy a central place in discussions about the role of social investment in Brazil. Instead of initiatives conceived from large cities, there is growing recognition of working with local networks that understand the realities of daily life and act legitimately in their communities. Actively listening, building connections, and […]

By Emanuely Lima

Jan 2026

Philanthropy

Why do our choices matter? A philosophical look at philanthropy.

We live in a fast-paced time, where everything seems urgent and each task competes for space with the next. Amidst full schedules and spreadsheets, we often forget to ask the essential question: why do we do what we do? Between my work with the Bem Maior Movement and my studies in Philosophy, I learn daily that purpose […]

By Cristiane Passos

December 2025

Education

Why does institutional strengthening matter for philanthropy?

Institutional strengthening is the path for organizations to operate with greater consistency, impact, and sustainability. As philanthropy and private social investment advance in the pursuit of more consistent, sustainable, and systemic impact, one question has guided them: how to ensure that supported organizations have the real conditions to fulfill their missions over time? […]

By MBM Corporate

December 2025

Knowledge

6 education initiatives in Brazil that became public policy

Latest publications

Women leaders in the non-profit sector are transforming territories

Family offices and family philanthropy in Brazil

Innovation in the social sector driven by concrete problems

Audio-visual

Opening of the 20th ENATS

Money Report with Carola Matarazzo

Carola on EsferaCast

Earth Effect

Emergency Fund for Health

A Greater Future – 3rd Edition

A Greater Future – 2nd Edition

3rd Donation Seminar

MBM Institutional Video (EN)

MBM(PT) Institutional Video

Dialogues – 3rd edition

Dialogues – 4th edition

Dialogues – 2nd edition

Dialogues – 1st edition

Legacy

Studies and documents

Philanthropy & Family Offices (Portuguese)

Philanthropy & Family Offices (English)

MBM in the media

Trust is a transformative act in philanthropy

Beyond the gate: strategic philanthropy in the countryside

Folha launches series of reports on philanthropy and the culture of giving

MBM Blog

The future of philanthropy in the territories

Why do our choices matter? A philosophical look at philanthropy.

Why does institutional strengthening matter for philanthropy?

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