Connections and advances that strengthen public education.
October was a month of learning, partnerships, and real impact on public education. Check out the highlights from the Fefig Institute.
2nd Meeting of the Coalition of Municipalities – All for Education
OnOctober 14, our Executive SuperintendentBartholomeu Gomesparticipated inthe second in-person meeting of the Todos Pela Educação Municipalities Coalition.
The Coalition is an initiative that brings together27 third sector organizations workingin partnership with Brazilian municipalities.
Together, these participating organizationsserve approximately 1,300 municipalitiesin all regions of the country. The meeting celebratedone year of the Municipalities Coalition, with the presence of24 partner organizations, and was a space for exchanging experiences, aligning, and definingjoint action plans for 2026. Thiscoordination reinforces the collective commitment to strengthening educational management and improving the quality of literacy in public school systems.
Training of Early Childhood Education Trainers – GRANFPOLIS (SC)
OnOctober 8 and 9, the4th Training Meeting for Early Childhood Education Trainers was held in Santa Catarina.
The theme addressed wasAndragogy, i.e.,strategies and techniques focused on adult education. Thepurpose of this training wasto strengthen trainersso thattheycan hold increasingly productive, effective, and efficient meetings with groups of early childhood education teachers fromthe 17 partner municipalities.
This training moment reinforced the importance of continuous professional development, highlighting the strategic role of trainers inimproving teaching practices and strengthening children's learning.
Strategic Planning with LEPES (USP Ribeirão Preto)
OnOctober 24, a strategic planning meeting was held between theFefig Institute and LEPES(Laboratory for Studies and Research in Social Economics at USP) in Ribeirão Preto.
Our Executive Superintendent, professorsDaniel Santos and Luiz Scorzafave, as well asCamila, Júlia, and Wallacy, members of the LEPES team, were present at the event.
During the meeting,planswere discussedfor the joint implementation of the Early Childhood Education Improvement Programbetween the two institutions, with the aim ofstrengthening existing centers and planning expansion to new centers and municipalities.
The partnership between the Fefig Institute and LEPES reinforces the commitment to usingscientific evidence in the formulation and implementation of public education policies.
Steering Committee in Maraú (BA)
OnOctober 29, thefirst Management Committeemeeting of our new partner municipality,Maraú (BA), was held.
Although the municipality still faces many challenges, the team atthe Municipal Education Department, led bySecretary Luiz Gustavo, has shown a strong desire tochange the local literacy landscape.
It was a very important strategic moment forstrengthening the partnership between the Fefig Institute and the municipality,as well as for discussing and making decisions about the indicators monitored under the 360º Circuit Program – Literacy Management.
This first committee marks the beginning of a journey oftransformation and strengthening of literacy policies, with a focus on improving educational outcomes and the professional development of local teams.
Philanthropists: All for All
Philanthropic: Todos por Todos(All for All) is a new initiative born out of a partnership betweenInstituto Fefig and Turma do Jiló, with the aim of introducing aculture of giving and social engagement into everyday school life.
Aimed atstudents in their final years of elementary and high school, the program offerstraining, experiences, and practical projects that address social causes, connecting theory and action.
The idea isto awaken social-emotional skillssuch as empathy, active listening, critical thinking, leadership, and collaboration, strengtheningyouth leadership.
The methodology involvespartnerships with community organizations and local initiatives, with actions carried out directly in schools.
The goal isto gradually expand to 40 schools, with potential forreplication and systemic impact.
Furthermore, the initiative aimsto influence public policyso thateducation on donationis incorporated into school curricula across the country.
This project is based on the trajectory ofTurma do Jiló, which has already impacted more than 260,000 people, and on the history ofInstituto Fefig, which has already reached hundreds of thousands of students in dozens of Brazilian municipalities.
Want to know more details about how it works, its objectives, and how to participate?
Annual Report 2024 – Transparency that transforms
Transparency is one of the pillars that support the Fefig Institute.
We present the2024 Annual Activity Report, a document thatclearly and responsiblyreflects our results, investments, and real impact on Brazilian public education.
Each page reaffirms the commitment that drives us:to transform lives through education, with seriousness, purpose, and concrete results.
The 2024 Annual Report is now available, bringing together all our achievements, lessons learned, and the evolution of our actions over the past year.
On Giving Day, the Fefig Institute invites you to be part of a chain of solidarity that transforms public education in Brazil.
With your contribution, more children will have access to reading, literacy, and opportunities that change destinies.
Be a part of this change!
