The i4a, founded in September 2008, is one of the most powerful social development
platforms in Brazil. With a vast network of partners across the country, we're paving the
way for a prosperous future.
Our commitment is clear: to promote social development, strengthen culture, and ensure
inclusion and sustainability. We do this through initiatives in qualification, technology,
sports, health, culture, and citizenship.
We know the challenges of each segment and bring the necessary resources to transform
realities. Join us and be part of this transformation!
In connection with the largest national and international institutions, representing the
most relevant aspects of society, i4a recognizes and feels closely the specific needs of
the different “Brazils”
From the interior, to the suburbs. From Oiapoque to Chuí... Bridges for a better future are
being built.
We work to implement and support large projects, in range and complexity, for innovative
ideas and effective initiatives of training and qualification, with methodology
development, strategic planning and execution.
Making the participants true agents of chang
Implement and support projects aimed at improving communities' living conditions.
Preserve and promote cultural diversity. Support cultural events and activities that value local and regional traditions.
Develop inclusion programs for marginalized and vulnerable groups. Provide education and professional training opportunities for all.
Promote sustainable practices in all your operations and initiatives. Support projects aimed at environmental conservation and the responsible use of natural resources.
Develop programs that encourage the practice of sports and physical activities. Promote campaigns and projects that improve the health and well-being of communities.
Promote the active participation of citizens in community projects and social initiatives. Educate about rights and duties, encouraging a culture of social responsibility.
Inclusion and empowerment of the LGBTIQIA+ community, with actions to combat discrimination.
Support indigenous rights and cultures, encouraging their social participation.
Programs for the elderly, promoting social integration and active aging.
Full inclusion through accessibility and integration programs for people with: autism; down; visual, hearing, motor, and other disabilities.
Affirmative and cultural projects valuing the contributions of people of African descent.
Digital inclusion with access to technologies and education for all.
At i4a, we idealize and implement projects that strengthen this entire ecosystem, inspire action, stimulate dialogue, influence public policies, and produce direct impacts on priority issues for the reduction of inequalities. Learn about some of the initiatives already carried out:
The “Cultura na Visão dos Vagões” project brought out the talent of Rio de Janeiro’s street artists in 2021. They had all the unprecedented experience of participating in a professional recording where videos were produced that captured the essence of music, dance, and poetry. Each of the participants had a video with professional production, posted on the project’s networks, to promote their work. Click and access the full material.
The LGBTQIA+ Pride Parades in Rio de Janeiro combined entertainment and fight, valuing diversity with the city’s unique energy. During three editions (2017, 2018 and 2019), more than 1 million people celebrated on Avenida Atlântica, to the sound of electric trios, with shows and speeches by relevant artists of the cause, such as Daniela Mercury and Pabllo Vittar, making the event a reference for inclusion and diversity. Click and watch the video.
The São Paulo LGBTQIA+ Diversity Week included events, shows, lectures, conversation circles, debates, and the great LGBTIQIA+ São Paulo Pride Parade, bringing together more than 2 million people. A lot of celebration and transformative actions gave visibility to the LGBTIQIA+ community, bringing together the entire society.
The Luz Festival was a major musical contest aimed at promoting and giving visibility to the talents of 10 underserved communities in Rio de Janeiro in 2022. The participants had direct contact with artists, technical improvement sessions, a stage for a large audience, and recordings of music videos and songs with professional production and dissemination. Click here to learn about the project and here to see the finalists’ videos.
In its three editions – Nilópolis, Belford Roxo and São João de Meriti – the Baixada Em Alta project brought together more than 100,000 people, promoting great shows, social actions, activities and workshops on health, well-being and entrepreneurship, culture, and technology in the Baixada Fluminense. Click here to learn about the project.
Children in vulnerable situations often lack inspiring role models. The 2013 World Judo Championship in Rio de Janeiro provided these children with the opportunity to experience high-level sports, inspiring them to dream and believe in their own potential. This experience served as a catalyst for new horizons, strengthening their personal and social development.