In 2023, the Ramacrisna Institute conducted over 105,000 services, with partnerships playing a crucial role in sustaining its work.
The year 2024 also promises to be filled with hard work at Ramacrisna, with new projects, more transformed lives, and excellent support for the communities served. Many innovations are already in practice, and more will emerge throughout the year. Meanwhile, the Institute celebrates the positive results of 2023.
In total, 105,842 services were provided through both direct actions and partnerships with the Municipality of Betim. Details are provided below.
For the seventh consecutive year, Ramacrisna secured a place in the ranking of the top 100 NGOs in the country. This recognition is attributed to its work characterized by transparency, ethics, governance, and accountability.
“Being listed again in 2023 is as exciting as it was in 2017 when we were listed for the first time. It’s recognition of serious, enduring work, accomplished with many hands. We will continue to dedicate ourselves to deserving a place here many more times, generating positive impacts in society and helping transform more stories through our projects. This is our mission,” celebrated Solange Bottaro, Vice President of Ramacrisna at the time of the award.
In total, the Institute provided 9,290 services, with an additional 96,552 in partnership with the Municipality of Betim. These services included activities related to art, culture, education, digital inclusion, sports, low-cost meals, and food support for families in extreme socio-economic vulnerability.
Moreover, 2,299 food donations, received through partnerships, were delivered to students’ families, benefiting 9,196 individuals. In terms of meals, Ramacrisna provided 91,533 at its headquarters, in addition to 59,960 snacks. These positive figures are only possible due to the intensive work of the 648 employees, who underwent 1,636 hours of training to further improve their performance.
The support of partners was also fundamental for project development, with 14 private partnerships and 12 with the Municipality of Betim established.
One of Ramacrisna’s major partners was the Municipality of Betim, with a total of 65,961 participants in sports activities alongside the Sports Department. In November 2023, the CASA Project (Culture, Social Assistance, and Sports Activities) was initiated, aiming to increase access to leisure, sports, and professional preparation for children, youth, and adults. In total, 2,536 participants engaged in activities including sports, handicrafts, music, academic reinforcement, and job market qualification.
Furthermore, the partnership allowed the serving of 1,773,389 meals in collaboration with the Municipal Health Department, along with an additional 916,212 in the city’s Popular Restaurants. The combined efforts of the municipal government and Ramacrisna resulted in the distribution of 142,198 kg of food in partnership with the Food Bank, benefiting 28,055 people.
The Ramacrisna Philharmonic Orchestra provided lessons in string, wind, and percussion instruments for 37 musicians, along with 26 performances for a total audience of 7,580 people.
The Professor Arlindo Corrêa da Silva Library, with its broad and accessible community service, lent 1,299 books. The Reading Kit project, extending the library beyond the Institute’s walls, distributed four kits filled with diverse books, reaching 6,265 people in Betim and neighboring cities.
Meanwhile, at the Ramacrisna Educational Support Center (CAER), 230 children and teenagers participated in educational, cultural, sports, and technological activities. Through the Inclusive Solidarity project, 40 CAER students received computer donations.
In sports activities, judo achieved significant success, with 129 students and eight participations in municipal, state, and national championships, resulting in 21 gold medals, eight silver, and 13 bronze, along with three first-place and two third-place trophies.
Chess numbers were also positive, with 204 children participating in workshops, 11 entries in municipal and state championships, and a remarkable podium finish: nine first places, 11 second places, and another 10 in third position.
In the field of sports, the “Building the Future” project, in partnership with Petrobras, brought sports activities to 832 students from public schools in Betim, Ibirité, and Sarzedo. The project also served 113 people in professional qualification and entrepreneurship courses.
Regarding professional training courses, there were 57 classes across 22 courses, with a total of 1,324 qualified students. Classes were conducted in five cities: Betim, Juatuba, Igarapé, Ibirité, and Belo Horizonte.
The Adolescent Apprentice project trained and placed hundreds of young people in the job market. A total of 519 apprentices were hired by 117 partner companies in 12 cities in the Metropolitan Region. Additionally, 129 former apprentices were hired by companies after completing their apprenticeship contracts. The project also included the “Take Care, Young Person” program, developed in partnership with Anhanguera College and PUC Minas, providing psychosocial support for 85 adolescents.
Finally, the Antenados Producer covered 327 photographic events and produced 104 videos, serving a total of 30 clients throughout the year.
The numbers for 2023 were highly positive, demonstrating how the Institute transformed the lives of thousands of people. Now, a new journey lies ahead, and we can only continue our work with your help. Explore our projects and make your contribution.
