INADH - Instituto Nacional de Desenvolvimento Humano

What INADH - Instituto Nacional de Desenvolvimento Humano does

INADH – Instituto Nacional de Desenvolvimento Humano is a Brazilian nonprofit civil society organization founded in 2006 in Rio de Janeiro by Diego Gomes dos Anjos. Operating for 19 years, it delivers a portfolio of social programs including professional qualification (Qualifica series), beauty and aesthetics training (Beleza Social), elderly wellness (Ativa Idade, Envelhecimento Ativo, Qualivida), child development (INADH KIDS), food security (Cozinha Solidária), women's empowerment (Reconstruir, Delas), and combat/community sports (Conexão Esportiva, Lutando pela Vida). Programs are delivered at no cost to beneficiaries and target individuals and families in social vulnerability.

The organization operates through an extensive convênio-based partnership model. Revenue derives from formal agreements (convênios, termos de colaboração, termos de fomento) with municipal, state, and federal government entities, supplemented by in-kind corporate donations from partners including M. Dias Branco, Grupo GPA, SICOOB, and Petrobras. INADH holds the full Brazilian nonprofit regulatory stack — CEBAS, CMAS across six municipalities, CMDCA, COMDEPI, COMAS, plus negative clearances from CGU and TCU — which qualifies it as an implementing partner for public social policy.

INADH maintains five offices (Rio de Janeiro HQ, Maricá, João Pessoa, São Paulo, Natal), executes programs in 40+ municipalities across four states plus Minas Gerais, and reports 6 million direct and indirect beneficiaries from 2015 to 2024, including 2.1 million served in 2024 alone. Core government customers include the federal Ministry of Sports, Ministry of Women, and Ministry of Social Development; the State Governments of Rio de Janeiro and Paraíba; and municipal administrations of Rio de Janeiro, Belford Roxo, Maricá, João Pessoa, Macaé, and Mesquita.

Name

INADH - Instituto Nacional de Desenvolvimento Humano

Legal name

Instituto Nacional de Desenvolvimento Humano

Website

https://inadh.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

INADH is a 19-year-old Brazilian nonprofit that implements government-funded social programs — professional training, food security, elderly wellness, women's empowerment, and child development — for vulnerable populations across Rio de Janeiro, Paraíba, São Paulo, Rio Grande do Norte, and Minas Gerais.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Community Development

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Educational Services (611), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education, Skills & Workforce Development Aid Programs (BPADABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Security, Agriculture & Nutrition Aid Programs (BPADABAD), Gender Equality, Inclusion & Social Protection Programs (BPADABAK), Economic Growth, Trade & Private Sector Development Programs (BPADABAF)

Keywords

• Social development programs
• Professional training services
• Social assistance services
• Food security programs
• Community development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio de Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Convênios: INADH operates primarily through formal agreements (convênios, termos de colaboração, termos de fomento) with municipal, state, and federal government bodies. These contracts fund specific social programs including professional training, social assistance, food security, and sports initiatives. Revenue is received to execute defined public-interest programs, with funds managed transparently and reported publicly.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Donations: INADH receives food donations and in-kind contributions from corporate partners such as M. Dias Branco (Piraquê), Grupo GPA (Supermercados Extra), and SICOOB. These donations are distributed through the organization's social programs, and the associated community goodwill and brand visibility serve as the non-monetary return to partners.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INADH delivers social development programs for vulnerable populations in Brazil through government-funded convênios and corporate donations. Core offerings include professional qualification training (Qualifica series, Beleza Social, DELAS), food security (Cozinha Solidária), elderly wellness (Ativa Idade, Qualivida), child development (INADH Kids), sports programs (Conexão Esportiva, Lutando pela Vida), and government social assistance services (CRAS centers, CadRio registration, Casa Lar shelter). All programs are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, with operational capacity delivered through municipal, state, and federal partnerships.

Product overview

INADH (Instituto Nacional de Desenvolvimento Humano) is a nonprofit social organization offering a portfolio of social programs focused on capacity building, social assistance, education, health, sports, and culture. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including professional qualification initiatives (Qualifica series, Beleza Social, DELAS, Mulheres Construindo Autonomia), elderly wellness programs (Ativa Idade, Qualivida, Envelhecimento Ativo), children's education (INADH Kids), community support (Cozinha Solidária, Abraçar, Natal dos Anjos), and sports/recreational activities (CONEXÃO ESPORTIVA, LUTANDO PELA VIDA). Additionally, INADH manages a Transparency Portal for public access to institutional documents. These programs work together to serve vulnerable populations through integrated social development services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Qualifica: Professional qualification programs including administrative routines, reception, telemarketing, HR assistant, personnel department, and secretarial training
• Qualifica PB
• Qualifica RN
• Qualifica Macaé
• Beleza Social
• Ativa Idade
• Qualivida Rio
• Qualivida
• Conexão Esportiva
• Lutando pela Vida
• Natal dos Anjos
• Cozinha Solidária
• INADH Kids
• Projeto Delas
• Mulheres Construindo Autonomia
• Reconstruir
• Abraçar
• CADRIO
• Envelhecimento Ativo

Products and services

• Qualifica Macaé Professional qualification program in partnership with Macaé city government focused on education, training, and human development for vulnerable populations.
• Qualifica PB Professional qualification program in Paraíba state offering training for women, youth, and adolescents in partnership with federal, state, and municipal governments.
• Qualifica RN Professional qualification program in Rio Grande do Norte state.
• Qualifica Rio Professional qualification program in Rio de Janeiro offering training in administrative routines, reception, telemarketing, HR assistant, payroll, and secretarial skills.
• Beleza Social Beauty and aesthetics training program offering hairdresser, manicure/pedicure, eyebrow design, hair removal, and makeup courses for income generation, primarily for women in vulnerable communities.
• Projeto Reconstruir Qualification program for women focusing on economic and social autonomy.
• Projeto DELAS Program offering digital inclusion, civil construction, and bakery/confectionery training for women.
• Mulheres Construindo Autonomia Program offering industrial screen printing, elderly care, cutting and sewing, hospitality, digital inclusion, and industrial kitchen training for women.
• Cozinha Solidária Community kitchen program that distributes free meals to populations in food insecurity, funded by the federal Ministry of Social Development.
• Projeto Ativa Idade Functional gymnastics program for elderly in vulnerable areas, promoting health and well-being through physical activity in partnership with federal and state ministries.
• Qualivida Rio Gymnastics program for seniors at Vila Olímpica in Rio de Janeiro, promoting active aging through physical activities.
• Envelhecimento Ativo Preventive physiotherapy program promoting active aging for seniors.
• INADH Kids Children's education program providing school support, culture, and recreation activities for children aged 6-12 in Rio de Janeiro communities.
• Conexão Esportiva Sports program offering football, jiu-jitsu, tai chi chuan, kung fu, judo, and kickboxing training for community participants.
• Lutando pela Vida Combat sports program offering jiu-jitsu and muay thai training for at-risk youth.
• Natal dos Anjos Annual holiday solidarity action distributing food baskets and recreational activities to families in vulnerable situations.
• Projeto Abraçar Social support project providing food, clothing, and shelter services to families and women victims of violence.
• CadRio Cadastro Único registration service providing registration for social programs through ten centers across Rio de Janeiro, linked to regional Social Assistance coordination offices.
• Portal de Transparência Online transparency portal providing public access to agreements, contracts, parliamentary amendments, bids, social balance sheets, and organizational certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 million direct and indirect beneficiaries (2015–2024)
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Governo Federal do BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINADH partners with multiple federal ministries to implement social programs. The Ministério do Esporte funds sports and physical activity programs (Qualivida, Conexão Esportiva, Lutando pela Vida, Ativa Idade). The Ministério da Mulher funds women's professional training programs (Reconstruir, Delas, Mulheres Construindo Autonomia, Qualifica, Estética e Beleza). O Ministério do Desenvolvimento Social e Combate à Fome funds Cozinha Solidária food security kitchens. INADH also participated in the Encontro de Novos Prefeitos e Prefeitas (ENPP) in Brasília alongside federal government leadership.
• Governo do Estado do RJ — Secretaria de Envelhecimento SaudávelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINADH operates Ativa Idade (functional gymnastics for seniors) and Envelhecimento Ativo (preventive physiotherapy) under state-level agreements. These programs serve elderly populations across Rio de Janeiro municipalities.
• Governo do Estado do RJ — SEAP (Secretaria de Estado de Administração Penitencária)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINADH provides social assistance services within the state prison administration context through a partnership with SEAP.
• Governo do Estado da Paraíba — Secretaria de Desenvolvimento HumanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINADH signed its first formal partnership agreement (termo de colaboração) with the state of Paraíba in August 2024, represented by Secretary Pollyana Dutra. The state government funds Projeto Esperança and other social programs coordinated through the state Human Development Secretariat.
• Prefeitura de Belford Roxo – RJcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINADH maintains a public agreement with Belford Roxo municipality to operate in 13 CRAS (Centro de Referência de Assistência Social) centers, offering daily social assistance workshops to users of all ages. Also operates Bolsa Família support, Criança Feliz (early childhood), and Casa Passagem (transit shelter) programs.
• Prefeitura de Maricá – RJcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINADH operates multiple social programs in Maricá under agreements with the Secretaria de Assistência Social (Casa Lar infant shelter, SEAS, Centro Popular) and the Secretaria de Políticas para a Terceira Idade (ILPI elderly care). Maricá's social assistance programs are managed through INADH staff recruitment, including social workers, educators, nurses, and administrative personnel.
• Prefeitura de João Pessoa – PBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINADH's longest-standing municipal partnership covers Qualifica PB (professional training), Beleza Social (aesthetics), and Cozinha Solidária (community kitchens). The partnership involves multiple city secretariats including SEPPM (Secretaria de Políticas Públicas para Mulheres), Sedes (Secretaria de Desenvolvimento Social), and SEJEA. INADH has trained over 234 women in recent ceremonies.
• Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro – RJcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINADH operates CadRio (Cadastro Único registration centers — 10 locations), street outreach (Abordagem social), 10 CAS centers, Casa de Convivência community centers, and the Tô de Boa project under an agreement with Rio de Janeiro city's Secretaria de Assistência Social and Secretaria de Envelhecimento Saudável.
• Prefeitura de Macaé – RJcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINADH developed and operates Qualifica Macaé, a major professional training initiative that brings together digital inclusion, construction, and food preparation courses for vulnerable populations in Macaé. The project is co-branded as 'Qualifica Mais Macaé' with the municipal government.
• Prefeitura de Mesquita – RJminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINADH provides social assistance emergency response services (Emergencial Mesquita) under agreement with Mesquita's Social Assistance Secretariat.
• SICOOBsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSICOOB, a cooperative financial institution, partners with INADH on the Projeto Ativa Idade (functional gymnastics for seniors) in Rio de Janeiro, contributing to program funding and community wellness activities including Zumba classes for participants.
• M. Dias Branco — PiraquêsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerM. Dias Branco, maker of Piraquê brand food products, donates biscuits and pasta to INADH's social assistance network. INADH redistributes these donations through its social service partners including nonprofits, neighborhood associations, and community leaders, reducing food insecurity in vulnerable communities.
• Grupo GPA — Supermercados ExtrasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrupo GPA (Extra supermarkets) donates perishable food items — vegetables, legumes, and fruits — to INADH. These donations are redistributed through INADH's social assistance network of nonprofits, churches, and community associations to combat food insecurity in Rio de Janeiro communities.
• SESC — Serviço Social do ComérciosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSESC partnered with INADH on the 3rd Edição Ação Social Outubro Rosa event held at Parque Madureira, contributing to breast cancer awareness activities and women's health screening events.
• Colégio TriângulominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColégio Triângulo participated as a partner in INADH's 3rd Edição Ação Social Outubro Rosa event, contributing to community outreach and women's health awareness activities.
• Faculdade AnhangueraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculdade Anhanguera participated in INADH's 3rd Edição Ação Social Outubro Rosa event, contributing student volunteers and academic support to the community health awareness initiative.
• Universidade Veiga de Almeida (UVA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidade Veiga de Almeida participated in INADH's 3rd Edição Ação Social Outubro Rosa event as an academic partner, providing student volunteers and contributing to the community health initiative.
• INCA — Instituto Nacional de CâncersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerINCA (Brazil's National Cancer Institute) partnered with INADH on the 3rd Edição Ação Social Outubro Rosa event at Parque Madureira, providing cancer prevention education and awareness materials for the breast cancer screening outreach.
• Faculdade EstáciosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculdade Estácio students from the Serviço Social course volunteered to donate school supplies to INADH KIDS. Their service-learning initiative provided educational materials for the project's child development activities in Madureira.
• Secretaria de Políticas para Mulheres do Estado do RJ — Projeto As EmpoderadassupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe state-level Women's Policy secretariat's 'As Empoderadas' project partnered with INADH on the 3rd Edição Ação Social Outubro Rosa event, contributing to women's empowerment programming and community engagement.
• Secretaria de Saúde do Estado do RJ / 5ª CASsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe state health secretariat and 5th CAS (Social Assistance Coordination) partnered with INADH on the 3rd Edição Ação Social Outubro Rosa event, providing health resources and coordination for the community wellness initiative.
• PetrobrassupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPetrobras is listed as a partner on INADH's website and transparency portal, with a dedicated section for convênio documents on portaldetransparencia.inadh.org.br/petrobras, indicating a funding or sponsorship relationship for social programs.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CIEE - Centro de Integração Empresa-Escola: Brazil's largest nonprofit focused on youth professional training and internship intermediation. Comparable to INADH in government and corporate partnership-driven professional qualification programs targeting vulnerable populations.
• Caritas Brasileira: National Catholic social assistance network implementing food security, emergency relief, and social inclusion programs across Brazil via government partnerships. Comparable to INADH in convênio-based service delivery, multi-state presence, and focus on vulnerable populations.
• Cruz Vermelha Brasileira: Brazilian Red Cross, operating humanitarian assistance, food security, and social programs through government partnerships. Comparable to INADH in emergency relief service delivery (similar to Abraçar and Natal dos Anjos) and multi-municipal operating model.
• CUFA - Central Única das Favelas: Brazil's largest favela-based social development movement, operating professional training, culture, sports, and citizenship programs for low-income communities. Closely comparable to INADH in favela origins, multi-state reach, and program breadth across professional qualification, sports, and social assistance.

Others

• Fundação Lemann: Major Brazilian philanthropic foundation funding education, social development, and public policy innovation. Thematically comparable to INADH in social-impact orientation but operates primarily as a funder rather than a direct program implementer.
• Ashoka Brasil: Brazilian arm of the global social entrepreneurship support network. Comparable to INADH in mission of supporting social impact in Brazil, but focuses on identifying and funding individual social entrepreneurs rather than directly implementing social programs.

Broad incumbents

• SESC - Serviço Social do Comércio: Established large-scale Brazilian social/commercial services organization offering education, sports, culture, health, and recreation programs. Comparable to INADH in vocational training, sports, and elderly programming, but operates at significantly greater scale and as a sector-funded institution rather than a grant-funded nonprofit.
• Instituto Unibanco: Brazilian education and youth development nonprofit focused on high-school quality, professional training, and public policy. Comparable to INADH in government-partnership-driven social program implementation and professional qualification for vulnerable youth.
• Senac - Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial: National vocational training institution offering professional qualification across beauty, administration, technology, and care sectors. Directly comparable to INADH's Qualifica and Beleza Social programs in course offerings and target beneficiary segments, but operates at substantially larger scale with sectoral funding.
• Fundação Roberto Marinho: Major Brazilian education and social development foundation operating professional qualification, education, and culture programs nationally. Comparable to INADH in social-development mission and Brazilian nonprofit operating model, but with broader brand reach and corporate funding base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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