We are Movimento Bem Maior

Associates

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  Master in Administration (MBA), André Laport was a partner at Goldman Sachs and co-founder of Vinland Capital. He was also a member of the board of the Brazil Foundation, an organization that mobilizes resources for ideas and social actions that transform Brazil. He believes that the fight to end inequality in the world brings lifelong benefits not only to society, but also to the economy.

  It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter to express my decision to join the Movimento Bem Maior and commit to philanthropy in Brazil. I worked at the organization for 4 years as president of the Administrative Board, actively participating in this inspiring work and its tireless commitment to promoting significant changes in our society.

  Now, as an associate, I reinforce my conviction that, through strategic philanthropy, we can make a difference in the lives of more people.

  I am also grateful to join a community of dedicated people, who share the same vision and are determined to act to reduce inequalities in Brazil.
  
  Together, we can build a fairer and more equal future for everyone, where generosity and mutual support are the pillars of our society. Sincerely, André Laport

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  Bia Vidigal is an independent philanthropist and has worked with private social investments for over 30 years. Associated with Movimento Bem Maior since the organization's founding, Bia believes in philanthropy as one of the most important tools to promote social transformation in the country. His heart's cause is the fight against hunger, poverty and the reduction of social inequalities.

  I come from a family where philanthropy has always been present in everyday life. I learned from my parents the importance of helping those who need it most, understanding that solidarity is more than a duty. For a long time, I practiced philanthropy without knowing exactly what I was doing, such was my involvement with social causes.

  At a certain point in my life, I read a report with businessman Mr. Elie Horn, who was interested in creating a movement of people engaged in philanthropy. I immediately looked for him to also be part of this new organization that was born with the purpose of strengthening philanthropy in Brazil.

  In the Greater Good Movement, my work has much more capacity to generate a positive impact than if I were doing philanthropy alone.
  
  Furthermore, I have the opportunity to get closer to important causes, people and social organizations. Finally, I believe and trust in the work that MBM proposes to do for those who need it most. Sincerely, Bia Vidigal

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  Bachelor of Law and founder of Cyrela Brazil Realty, Elie has always believed that his mission is to implement the culture of giving in society, especially among those who have more possibilities. In 2016, she created Instituto Liberta, an entity that works to combat child sexual exploitation. Furthermore, alongside his wife Suzy, he was the first leader in Latin America to embark on The Giving Pledge, at the invitation of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, pledging to donate 60% of his wealth to social causes.

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  Civil engineer, postgraduate in economic engineering and president of the Board of Directors of Localiza, Eugênio argues that attitudes that transform and improve people's lives are important for a more egalitarian society. He has on his resume the important role of president of the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement, a global institution that brings entrepreneurship to public schools.

  We live in an era of connections and I believe we can use this moment to create a network of good, which promotes structuring actions to improve the conditions of those who need it most, influencing and engaging others in this mission.

  To solidify this network, we created the Bem Maior Movement, which proposes to massively expand philanthropy in Brazil. We seek to leave a legacy for the country by empowering ourselves in our role as citizens, developing and encouraging a culture of donation.

  I believe that this construction takes place based on example, which has a high potential to encourage friends, relatives and thousands of people to start practicing philanthropy.
  
  I can say, from my own experience: whoever does good for the first time falls in love and never stops. Sincerely, Eugênio Mattar

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  Jayme Garfinkel is a civil engineer, with a postgraduate degree in Business Administration. He started at Porto Seguro in 1972, where he held various positions until becoming chairman of the Board of Directors of the Group's controlling holding company, a position he left in 2019. He is currently Chief Executive Officer of Pares and Rosag, both holding companies controlling the Porto Seguro Group, and of Pétalas, holding company of Fazenda Periquitos, as well as CEO of Dana-H, holding company of Dana Cosméticos. In the social field, Jayme serves as President of the Associação Crescer Semper and President of the Board of the Instituto Ação pela Paz.

  I joined the Greater Good Movement (MBM) because I felt that there is a real commitment to ensuring that resources reach the supported social organizations quickly and directly.

  Among these initiatives, the Associação Crescer Semper and the Instituto Ação pela Paz are examples where I worked and continue to be directly involved, which allowed me to closely observe the efficiency in the management of resources by MBM.

  I firmly believe that we must strive to make philanthropy effective and reliable, and in this sense, the founders and team of Movimento Bem Maior are a guarantee that this happens.
  
  Sincerely, Jayme Garfinkel

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  Luciano Huck was born in São Paulo, in 1971, and currently lives in Rio de Janeiro. He is a TV presenter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, founder of Igah Ventures and Instituto Criar, as well as a member of RenovaBR and Agora!, initiatives that encourage ordinary citizens to participate in political renewal. He is married to Angélica and father of Joaquim, Benício and Eva.

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  Luis Fernando Porto is an entrepreneur with a degree in Administration from FUMEC and a specialization in Business from Fundação Dom Cabral. In 1993, he founded Locarvel, which became Locamerica in 2008 with investment from Private Equity. His leadership was essential in consolidating the car rental market in Brazil, carrying out three transformational mergers (Ricci, Unidas and Localiza). He is currently vice-president of the board of Localiza and an advisor to organizations such as Instituto Mano Down, Sistema Divina Providência, FIEMIG and Instituto Localiza, in addition to being associated with Movimento Bem Maior.

  It is with joy that I announce my association with the Greater Good Movement. As a businessman and entrepreneur, I have always looked for ways to positively impact society and contribute to building a fairer country. By joining MBM, I reaffirm my commitment, as a social investor, to social transformation in Brazil.

  I have been proactively dedicating time to philanthropy for 11 years. My personal cause is access to quality education for all and the fight for a more equal and fair country. Among other initiatives, I actively participate in the Boards of the ManoDown Institute and Cidade dos Meninos, which is part of the Divina Providência System.

  As investors, we have a responsibility to use our resources and influence to drive meaningful change in society. At Movimento Bem Maior I have the opportunity to expand my activities and join forces with a group of associates who, like me, believe in philanthropy as a tool for strengthening a society based on social justice.

  I share the values ​​and mission of the Greater Good Movement and am confident that, together, we can create a positive and lasting impact.
  
  Sincerely, Luís Fernando Porto

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  Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of C6 Bank. He studied economics at the University of São Paulo (USP) and an MBA at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He was Chairman of the Board of Directors, Co-President and Chief Financial Officer of Banco BTG Pactual.

  By making public my membership in the Movimento Bem Maior, I wish to encourage the culture of donation in Brazil and contribute to the philanthropy ecosystem in the country, the mission of the organization to which I now join.

  I believe in the importance of creating conditions for equal opportunities. Therefore, I have supported the personal and professional development of children in socially vulnerable situations.

  With the association structure, my initiatives in this direction will have more impact than any individual action could achieve. The Greater Good Movement enhances the impact of philanthropy by adopting technical criteria and stimulating the social, economic and environmental sustainability of social organizations, playing an important role in ensuring that they last.

  I join this mission with humility and enthusiasm.
  
  Sincerely, Marcelo Kalim

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  Pedro de Godoy Bueno is a businessman in the healthcare sector and in 2015 assumed the position of president of Dasa, the largest integrated healthcare network in Latin America, serving more than 20 million users and 250 thousand doctors every year. As a complete ecosystem for providing medical services that operates at all levels of care, Dasa has 15 hospitals, 900 outpatient units, the largest diagnostic medicine operation in Latin America and Nav, a health technology platform. Pedro Bueno is also a founding partner of DNA Capital, an investment manager specializing in healthcare, and a shareholder of Viveo, the largest ecosystem of products and services in the supply chain for the healthcare sector in Brazil. Pedro Bueno has a degree in economics from PUC-Rio.

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  He graduated in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), founded the MRV Group, and currently holds the position of President of the Board of Directors. Founder and chairman of the Board of Directors of Banco Inter, founder and chairman of the Board of Directors of LOG Commercial Properties SA, founder and chairman of the Board of Directors of Urba Desenvolvimento Urbano SA, founder and chairman of the Board of Directors of Resia in Miami/USA, founder and president of the Board of Directors of CNN Brasil. In 2018 he received the Global Entrepreneur of the Year award – EY World Entrepreuneur Of The Year 2018. In 2019 he received the 2019 Excellence Award from the Brazil-USA Chamber of Commerce, Florida. He is a founding partner of Menin Douro Estates, a winery created in 2018, and owner of Rádio Itatiaia, one of the largest broadcasters in Brazil, acquired by the businessman in 2021.

  When creating the Greater Good Movement, I intended to be an example and an instrument for convincing people to donate more time and money to philanthropy. Our society is very supportive, but it still does not have the habit of donating consistently and that is why our philanthropy numbers are still very low when compared to countries like Indonesia, the United States, Australia and England and we need to change this reality urgently.

  I truly believe that philanthropy changes the world and the Bem Maior Movement is the result of a group's dream of promoting the culture of giving in Brazil! Together we are stronger and more transformative and with investment, support and training in projects that act at the heart of Brazilian social inequality we will remedy many of the ills of our society.

  I'm proud to be part of this great movement.
  
  Sincerely, Rubens Menin