Suzano in São Paulo

The Voices of Ceramics Project strengthens the local community by actively listening, reclaiming its ceramic heritage, and valuing traditional practices, thereby creating cultural, economic, and social inclusion opportunities. It focuses on training and collectively empowering the women ceramic artists of Vargem do Tanque, fostering entrepreneurial, communication, and self-confidence skills through active and rotating participation in events and fairs, and encouraging women's empowerment and autonomy.The Voices of Ceramics Project strengthens the local community by actively listening, reclaiming its ceramic heritage, and valuing traditional practices, thereby creating cultural, economic, and social inclusion opportunities. It focuses on training and collectively empowering the women ceramic artists of Vargem do Tanque, fostering entrepreneurial, communication, and self-confidence skills through active and rotating participation in events and fairs, and encouraging women's empowerment and autonomy.The Voices of Ceramics Project strengthens the local community by actively listening, reclaiming its ceramic heritage, and valuing traditional practices, thereby creating cultural, economic, and social inclusion opportunities. It focuses on training and collectively empowering the women ceramic artists of Vargem do Tanque, fostering entrepreneurial, communication, and self-confidence skills through active and rotating participation in events and fairs, and encouraging women's empowerment and autonomy.

The 'Parceria que Transforma' project, in partnership with Americana's municipal government, aims to expand income generation opportunities and strengthen the agency of local entrepreneurs through the expansion of sales channels, the development of corporate item suppliers, and ongoing training via the Learning Journey. The initiative also includes investment in management and support, with the aim of structuring businesses, boosting results, and consolidating participants' autonomy.The 'Partnership that Transforms' project, in collaboration with the Americana municipal government, aims to expand income generation opportunities and empower local entrepreneurs. This is achieved through the expansion of commercial spaces, the development of corporate item suppliers, and continuous training via the Learning Path. The initiative also includes investment in management and monitoring, designed to structure businesses, boost results, and consolidate participants' autonomy.In partnership with Sebrae, we developed the Seed Project, which aims to socially develop the regions of Alto Tietê and Vale do Paraíba. To this end, the initiative provides free mentoring and training to include people in vulnerable situations in the labor market. The project has already reached 2 thousand participants.

The initiative developed by APROJUR aims to strengthen the logistical and productive infrastructure of family farming in the Santo Ângelo Sustainable Development Project (PDS), expanding the capacity for conservation, commercialization, and sustainability of local cooperatives. The initiative includes the installation of a community cold storage unit and the acquisition of plastic crates for collective use, promoting adaptation to climate change and strengthening the solidarity economy. With over 10 years of operation in the region, APROJUR coordinates the local production chain cooperatives — Cooprojur, Coopavat, and Coopasat — driving operational efficiency, collective organization, and income generation for family farmers.

The project adopts a multifaceted approach to empower, employ, and foster entrepreneurship, utilizing both practical training and professional social networks as tools for integration and development in the job market. Key objectives include equipping individuals with digital literacy, preparing them for employability and entrepreneurship in the digital environment; offering career guidance, mental health support, and facilitating connections with employers and the world of work; and encouraging career building and future-focused professional development. 

To contribute to reducing poverty rates for young apprentices' families by integrating young people into the job market through apprenticeship programs that help lift individuals out of poverty. This initiative operates under the Apprenticeship Law and aims to establish a clear pathway for young people even before they are referred to an apprenticeship.