Where the real impact happens
Zwanga Social Impact Institute
The Zwanga Social Impact Institute is a space for social transformation and Afro-entrepreneurship in Amapá. Operating since 2013, the institute promotes the appreciation of Black identity and the economic autonomy of marginalized Black women through Afro-Amazonian fashion projects, professional training, and entrepreneurship. With courses, workshops, mentoring, and community initiatives, Zwanga uses fashion as a tool for empowerment, self-esteem, and income generation.
Friendship Tent Association
The Barraca da Amizade Association is an organization that works to combat violence against adolescents and young people in the outskirts of Fortaleza (CE). Since 1994, the initiative has developed community actions focused on prevention, support, and education, with recent emphasis on the development of accessible digital tools, such as a chatbot on WhatsApp to disseminate information about health and rights.
Association of Retirees, Pensioners and Senior Citizens of Perdões and Region
The Association of Retirees, Pensioners and Senior Citizens of Perdões and Region, based in Minas Gerais, is a non-profit organization that promotes quality of life, social inclusion, and the defense of the rights of the elderly population. Founded in 2011, the association organizes activities for social interaction, support, and community strengthening for senior citizens, contributing to active and dignified aging in the municipality and the region.
PERALTAS INSTITUTE
The Peraltas Institute is a project linked to the activities of the Peraltas community, promoting experiences of living, education, and integration through outdoor activities, camps, and educational programs. With an active presence on social media and recognition for its participation in impactful initiatives, the Institute stands out for creating learning and social spaces that strengthen culture, learning, exploration, and the construction of transformative memories, especially for children, young people, and families.
ASSOCIATION OF WARRIORS IN ACTION
The Warriors in Action Association is a civil society organization based in Nova Era (MG) that focuses on assistance, social inclusion, and support for people with disabilities and their families. Founded in 2019, the association arose from community mobilization to promote activities of coexistence, strengthening of rights, inclusion, and continued support for a population that faces significant challenges in accessing services and social assistance. Its work also seeks to raise community awareness about the importance of inclusion and accessibility, supporting families and individuals in building a more dignified and participatory life.
PPG Informative
PPG Informativo is a community newspaper from the Pavão-Pavãozinho and Cantagalo (PPG) favelas in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Created to strengthen popular communication, PPG Informativo is produced by residents of the community and disseminates news, information, and opportunities relevant directly to the territory. Focusing on territory, belonging, and local activism, PPG Informativo addresses the immediate needs of the population and celebrates community achievements for over a decade.
