In 2024, the social landscape in Brazil is being shaped by social innovations leading significant transformations in the lives of the population. Projects and organizations in the third sector stand out as protagonists of this movement, utilizing social entrepreneurship as their primary motivation.
This approach aligns with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) focused on Poverty Eradication, aiming to ensure equitable economic rights and universal access to basic services for all. Social entrepreneurship is a potential tool to achieve these objectives, promoting inclusion and equal opportunities in society.
These innovations, far from limiting themselves to addressing crucial issues related to inequality, effectively operate in the transformation of society. Recognizing the urgency of effective actions, third-sector organizations implement social projects that directly impact communities.
For instance, the “Programa Cidades Sustentáveis” has been active since 2012 through public-private partnerships, not only promoting sustainable urban development but also addressing socio-economic inequalities and establishing a replicable model to combat poverty.
Another inspiring initiative is the “Instituto Ekloos” which focuses on strengthening non-profit organizations and social businesses. By supporting and empowering social entrepreneurs, the institute drives projects aimed at social and economic inclusion, contributing to the creation of a more just ecosystem.
Additionally, the “Movimento Arredondar” illustrates how small actions can have significant impacts. Encouraging rounding up values in commercial transactions for social donations, it directs resources to projects directly addressing poverty eradication.
Brazil stands out as a productive environment for social innovations, where entrepreneurs, organizations, and projects converge to create impactful changes. These initiatives not only tackle complex social challenges but also point the way to a more equal and sustainable future.
Starting the year 2024 by recognizing and supporting these transformations is crucial to building a fairer and more conscious society, charting a promising path for the coming months.
