In partnership with Petrobras, Instituto Ramacrisna launched the Construindo o Futuro VI project in 2023 in the neighborhoods of Imbiruçu and Petrovale, in Betim, and in the cities of Ibirité and Sarzedo—regions neighboring REGAP. The target audience includes children, adolescents, and young people in situations of social vulnerability, aged between 6 and 45, who reside in these areas.
The program will directly benefit 4,362 people and indirectly benefit 17,448, including family members and participants in events and tournaments. All activities are completely free of charge.
The objective of the project is to promote professional and educational qualifications in order to foster autonomy among adolescents, young people, and adults in situations of vulnerability and to ensure the conditions needed to transform their reality through work. It also aims to promote sports and cultural activities, as well as to encourage entrepreneurship and community autonomy.
The goal is to improve the socioeconomic conditions of adolescents, young people, and adults aged 16 to 45 who are in situations of social vulnerability by offering professional qualification courses. In this way, participants are prepared for the labor market, increased family income, leadership and active participation, and the effective fulfillment of their human rights.
Courses offered include: private tutoring in mathematics and Portuguese, barbering, manicure and pedicure, hairdressing, locksmithing, eyebrow design, automotive mechanics (cars and motorcycles), industrial robotics, electrical and photovoltaic systems, reception services, and customer service.
These activities aim to contribute to the holistic development and the expansion of skills and competencies of children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 by offering sports and cultural experiences. A recreational methodology is used, providing a playful approach to activities and offering students enjoyment, creativity, and motivation, while reducing levels of anxiety and stress.
Sports activities include: basketball, futsal, volleyball, handball, and capoeira.
The objective is to promote social inclusion, encourage leadership among the assisted population, and strengthen community autonomy. Participants are invited to reflect on their entrepreneurial potential and existing opportunities in the business world through entrepreneurship courses and business model consulting for young people and adults aged 18 to 45 who are in situations of social vulnerability.
Avenida Ibirité
Babaçu, 450, Bairro Palmeiras – Ibirité/MG
Phone: +55 (31) 9 7203-1443
Imbiruçu
Rua Luzia de Jesus Barbosa nº 20, Bairro Imbiruçu, Betim/MG
Phone: +55 (31) 3544-9886
Rua Petrovale
Espanha, 31, loja 3 – Bairro Petrovale, Betim/MG
Phone: +55 (31) 97147-4992
With sponsorship from Petrobras, Instituto Ramacrisna carried out the Construindo o Futuro project between 2020 and 2022 in the neighborhoods of Imbiruçu, Colônia Santa Isabel, and Petrovale, near REGAP, in Betim, Minas Gerais. The target audience included children, adolescents, and young people living in these three neighborhoods.
A total of 3,240 people were directly benefited and 16,200 indirectly benefited, including family members and participants in events and tournaments. All activities were offered free of charge.
The project promoted professional training workshops, holistic development, and human capacity building, as well as sports, cultural, and environmental awareness activities. These initiatives were aimed at children, young people, and adults aged 3 to 40 who were in situations of social vulnerability, as a means of social inclusion and community leadership. The project contributed to a socio-educational process that transforms both individuals and society as a whole, while also promoting the sustainable development of the communities in which they live.
