(English) Who We Are

Mais Caminhos

Mais Caminhos is a non-governmental organisation based in Rio de Janeiro that was founded in 2009, striving to promote education and maximise the potential of underprivileged children and teenagers from Rio de Janeiro’s communities.

Our mission is to transform the lives of disadvantaged children and adolescents living in social-vulnerable situations in Rio de Janeiro. Our overarching goal is to bridge the gap across socio-economic groups through our programmes.

Our aim is not only to recognise the sheer abundance of potential within youth but to actively provide them with basic human rights such as safe environments where they can learn as well as opportunities to grow educationally and socially, regardless of social or economic circumstances.

We create an encouraging environment where underprivileged children and teens are treated with respect and have the opportunity to build skills and knowledge to empower them and pave the path to a successful life.

We are proud of our contribution to fostering a generation of motivated leaders, full of passion for education, culture and respect for others. Through our programmes, the youth at Mais Caminhos are given the tools they need to actively sculpt their futures, allowing them to live up to their potential without limitations of their backgrounds or economic conditions.

Here at Mais Caminhos, we have learnt that helping discover potential is the most valuable gift that you can give.