Fundacao Fe E Alegria Do Brasil

What Fundacao Fe E Alegria Do Brasil does

Fundação Fé e Alegria do Brasil is a Brazilian private non-profit foundation established on May 8, 1981 in Mauá, São Paulo, operating as a work of Popular Education and Social Promotion of the Companhia de Jesus (Jesuits). It is the Brazilian chapter of the International Federation of Fé e Alegria, a movement founded in 1955 in Venezuela that today spans 22 countries and serves over one million beneficiaries globally. The foundation is headquartered on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo and is governed by a Conselho Curador and Conselho Fiscal, with a Jesuit Diretor-Presidente (currently Pe. Alexandre Raimundo de Souza, SJ). It holds CEBAS (Entidade Beneficente de Assistência Social) certification in education and social assistance under Lei Complementar 187/2021, plus CNAS certification, which together unlock tax-exempt donations, IRPF redirections, and government grant access.

The foundation operates a portfolio of integrated programs delivered through 34 social and educational centers (centros sociais e educativos) across 14 Brazilian states (AM, BA, CE, ES, MT, MG, PB, PE, RS, RN, RR, SC, SP, TO). Core service lines include the Programa de Inclusão Educacional e Acadêmica (PIEA) scholarships, the Serviço de Convivência e Fortalecimento de Vínculos (SCFV), the Programa de Socioaprendizagem for youth aged 14-24, the Projeto Meios de Vida for entrepreneurship and income generation, Acolhimento Institucional (shelter) services, and the Atuação com Migrantes Venezuelanos initiative, which includes Casa de Passagem Pe. José Maria Vélaz (capacity 131) and the Escritório de Empreendedorismo (75% women among 347 microentrepreneurs supported). Specialized centers include the Escola Família Agrícola de Jaboticaba (235 students, alternating pedagogy) and Casa de Acolhida Dom Luciano Mendes de Almeida co-managed with SJMR. The foundation serves 12,000+ direct beneficiaries and 25,000+ indirect beneficiaries, with 400+ collaborators.

The business model is donation- and grant-based. Revenue streams include individual donations (monthly presets at R$30, R$45, R$75 or custom amounts via the Trackmob-powered doeagora.fealegria.org.br portal accepting credit card, PIX, and boleto), corporate and international grants (Itaú Social, Fundação BB, Fundação Mapfre, Inditex, Manos Unidas, Diocese de Rottenburg, Embassy of Japan, Fundação Smurfit Westrock), and government contracts through CMDCA/FMDCA municipal funds, state education and social development secretariats (SETADES, SECULT-ES, Bahia and Mato Grosso education secretariats), and municipal SMADS/SMDS agreements in São Paulo, Porto Alegre, Vitória, Ilhéus and others. Direct-debit integrations across Banco do Brasil, Itaú, Santander, Bradesco, and Caixa Econômica Federal support recurring giving. Distribution is direct service delivery at the centers plus channel partnerships with public schools and the federal migrant interiorization program. Beneficiary segments include children and adolescents in social vulnerability (primary), youth seeking employment, Venezuelan migrants and refugees, people in institutional care and street situations, and rural and indigenous communities.

Name

Fundacao Fe E Alegria Do Brasil

Legal name

Fundação Fé e Alegria do Brasil

Website

https://fealegria.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fundação Fé e Alegria do Brasil is a Jesuit-affiliated non-profit foundation delivering popular education and social assistance through 34 centers across 14 Brazilian states, serving 12,000+ direct beneficiaries including children, Venezuelan migrants, and vulnerable youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Assistance and Popular Education Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Student Aid & Hardship Fund Administration (EDADAHAK), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Need-Based Grants & Bursaries (EDAIAOAB)

Keywords

• Popular education programs
• Social assistance services
• Vulnerable community support
• Youth professional training
• Humanitarian migrant assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly or one-time donations from individuals via online portal (credit card, PIX, boleto), with preset amounts (R$30, R$45, R$75) or custom values. Also includes IRPF (income tax) donations where individuals can direct 3-6% of owed IR to the foundation.
2. Government Grants and Partnerships: Partnerships with municipal and state governments through terms of cooperation (termos de colaboração) and terms of fostering (termos de fomento) for social assistance and educational programs. Funded through Child and Adolescent Rights Councils (CMDCA).
3. Nota Fiscal Solidária: State-level loyalty program where consumers donate their fiscal receipts/notes to the foundation, generating credits in states including Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, and Rio Grande do Norte.
4. International Federation Dues/Support: Part of the International Federation of Fé e Alegria spanning 22 countries, with some financial support and resource sharing from the international network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundação Fé e Alegria do Brasil is a nonprofit charitable foundation operated by the Jesuits that delivers free popular education and social-assistance services to children, adolescents, youth, and adults in vulnerable situations across Brazil. Its core offerings include educational scholarships and basic-education access (PIEA), social-convivence services (SCFV), professional/apprentice training, entrepreneurship support, institutional shelter for separated children, and humanitarian aid for Venezuelan migrants, delivered directly through 34 centers in 14 states. Funding comes from individual donations, government grants, and tax-redirection programs (IRPF, Nota Fiscal Solidária).

Product overview

Fundacao Fe E Alegria Do Brasil is a charitable foundation (obra de Educação Popular e Promoção Social) operated by the Jesuit Companhia de Jesus, focused on education and social assistance for vulnerable populations in Brazil. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected services including the core Programa de Inclusão Educacional e Acadêmica (PIEA) offering scholarships, the Serviço de Convivência e Fortalecimento de Vínculos (SCFV) for social assistance, and the Programa de Socioaprendizagem for professional training. The foundation provides specialized programs for Venezuelan migrants including shelter houses (Casa de Passagem Pe. José María Vélaz) and the Escritório de Empreendedorismo for economic integration. Additional services include Acolhimento Institucional (institutional shelter), Projeto Meios de Vida for entrepreneurship, and the Escola Família Agrícola de Jaboticaba using alternating pedagogy methodology. The organization also manages donation mechanisms including Nota Fiscal Solidária (tax receipt donations) and Doação por IRPF (income tax donations), supported by Trackmob payment processing and banking integrations. Operating across 14 Brazilian states through 34 social and educational centers, the foundation benefits over 12,000 direct beneficiaries and is part of the International Federation of Faith and Joy spanning 22 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programa de Inclusão Educacional e Acadêmica (PIEA) Educational inclusion program offering scholarships (Bolsas de Estudo) for children, adolescents, young people, and adults in vulnerable social situations, providing access to basic education stages in line with Lei Complementar n. 187/2021 and CEBAS certification.
• Serviço de Convivência e Fortalecimento de Vínculos (SCFV) Social-assistance service aimed at preventing risky social situations through activities that develop belonging and identity, stimulate socialization, and contribute to educational permanence for populations in social vulnerability aged 6-18 years.
• Programa de Socioaprendizagem Professional training program aligned with Brazil's Professional Learning Law (Lei da Aprendizagem Profissional), developing practical professional activities in administrative, banking, retail, logistics, and cleaning areas for youth aged 14-24.
• Projeto Meios de Vida Social and labor insertion project for youth and adults in vulnerable situations through professional qualification programs focused on social entrepreneurship and income generation.
• Acolhimento Institucional Institutional shelter service for children and adolescents under judicial determination due to rights violations, offering health care, education, and activities for integral development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ direct beneficiaries and 25,000+ indirect beneficiaries served annually across 14 states
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MPT - Ministério Público do Trabalho (PB)coreOthersGovernment partner listed in the strategic alliances section. The Ministério Público do Trabalho is involved in labor rights oversight and may have partnerships related to youth apprenticeship programs.
• CMDCA Montes ClaroscoreOthersMunicipal Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents in Montes Claros (MG). Partners for funding through Fundo Municipal dos Direitos da Criança e do Adolescente (FMIA/FMDCA).
• SECULT-ES - Secretaria de Estado de Cultura do Espírito SantominorOthersState Culture Secretariat of Espírito Santo. Government partner for cultural projects and activities.
• Secretaria de Educação do Estado de Mato GrossocoreOthersState Education Secretariat of Mato Grosso. Government partner for educational programs and services.
• Prefeitura de IlhéuscoreOthersMunicipal government of Ilhéus (BA). Government partner for social assistance and educational programs.
• Fundo Municipal da Infância e da Adolescência (FMIA)coreOthersMunicipal Fund for the Rights of Children and Adolescents. Partners for receiving redirected IR funds and funding social programs.
• Prefeitura de VitóriacoreOthersMunicipal government of Vitória (ES). Active partner through multiple termos de fomento and colaboração for social assistance.
• Prefeitura de São PaulocoreOthersMunicipal government of São Paulo. Government partner including SMADS (Secretaria Municipal de Assistência e Desenvolvimento Social) partnership.
• Prefeitura de Porto AlegrecoreOthersMunicipal government of Porto Alegre (RS). Active partner through SMDS (Secretaria Municipal do Desenvolvimento Social) for social assistance programs.
• Secretaria de Educação do Estado da BahiacoreOthersState Education Secretariat of Bahia. Partner for educational programs including approval of projects through CMDCA.
• Secretaria de Estado de Trabalho, Assistência e Desenvolvimento Social (SETADES)coreOthersState Secretariat of Labor, Social Assistance and Social Development of Espírito Santo. Key government partner for state-level social programs.
• Fundação AbrinqcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild rights NGO foundation that advocates for children's rights in Brazil and supports related social programs.
• Visão Mundial (World Vision)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO focused on child welfare and development programs globally, with operations in Brazil.
• UNICAP - Universidade Católica de PernambucominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic University of Pernambuco. Jesuit-affiliated academic partner, where Padre Pedro Rubens Ferreira de Oliveira serves as rector.
• Serviço Jesuíta a Migrantes e Refugiados (SJMR) BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuit Service for Migrants and Refugees in Brazil. Partner in providing support to Venezuelan migrants, including co-managing the Casa de Acolhida Dom Luciano Mendes de Almeida.
• Mesa Brasil SESCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood recovery and donation network operated by SESC (Serviço Social do Comércio). Provides food support to vulnerable populations served by Fé e Alegria.
• Fundot (Fundo de Terras do Estado de Rondônia)minorOthersState Land Fund of Rondônia. Listed as a partner in the strategic alliances section.
• LBV - Legião da Boa VontademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian charitable organization focused on social assistance and education. Fellow Brazilian social organization.
• Grupo São BeneditominorOthersListed in NGO partners section. Nature of partnership not detailed.
• Associação de Pais Colégio LoyolaminorOthersParent association of Loyola College (Jesuit school). Community partner in educational activities.
• BICE - Escritório Internacional Católico da InfânciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Catholic Child's Bureau. International Catholic organization focused on child protection and rights.
• Magis (Jesuit youth network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuit youth and education network. Partner in Jesuit educational initiatives and youth programs.
• Companhia de Jesus (Jesuits)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Society of Jesus (Jesuits) is the founding religious order of Fé e Alegria. The organization is an 'Obra de Promoção Social e Educação Popular da Companhia de Jesus.' Jesuit priests and brothers serve in leadership positions (current Director-Presidente is Pe. Alexandre Raimundo de Souza, SJ). The international movement began in 1955 in Venezuela initiated by Jesuit Father José María Vélaz.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Instituto Ayrton Senna: Brazilian foundation focused on youth education and development through public school partnerships and full-time education models. Comparable given shared focus on youth education and Brazilian public-private education partnerships, though differentiated by Senna's public school systemic reform model versus Fe e Alegria's direct service centers.

Emerging players

• Ashoka Brasil: Brazilian arm of Ashoka global network supporting social entrepreneurs in education and social innovation. Comparable given shared focus on youth empowerment, social entrepreneurship (parallel to Fe e Alegria's Escritorio de Empreendedorismo), and education innovation, though Ashoka operates as a fellowship network rather than direct service provider.

Direct peers

• World Vision Brasil: Brazilian arm of World Vision International focused on child welfare, education, and community development. Direct comparable given overlapping programmatic areas (child protection, education, sponsorship models) and confirmed strategic partnership with Fe e Alegria.
• Caritas Brasileira: Catholic social action organization of the Brazilian Bishops Conference providing humanitarian assistance, migration support, and community development. Direct comparable given shared Catholic identity, migrant/refugee services, and multi-state social assistance footprint.
• Funda\u00e7\u00e3o Abrinq: Brazilian child-rights foundation focused on defending and promoting the rights of children and adolescents. Direct peer given its comparable scope (child welfare, education, social programs) and overlapping CMDCA/FMDCA funding channels, and the fact that Funda\u00e7\u00e3o Abrinq is a stated strategic partner of Fe e Alegria.
• LBV - Legi\u00e3o da Boa Vontade: Brazilian charitable organization providing education, social assistance, and community support to vulnerable populations across Brazil. Listed as a strategic partner of Fe e Alegria, with comparable service mix (education, food security, shelter) and national multi-center footprint.
• FEDERACI\u00d3N INTERNACIONAL DE FE Y ALEGRIA: Parent federation of Fe e Alegria do Brasil, operating the same popular education model across 21 other countries. Direct comparable given identical methodology, brand, governance model (Jesuit), and program portfolio spanning education and social assistance.
• AVSI Foundation: International NGO founded in 1972 with strong Jesuit affiliation, implementing education and social development programs in Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe. Direct comparable given shared Jesuit foundation, popular education methodology, and similar beneficiary focus on children and vulnerable communities.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF Brasil: United Nations agency focused on child rights, education, and child protection in Brazil with significantly larger scale and resources. Comparable given shared focus on child welfare, education access, and partnership with government social programs, though UNICEF operates as a broad incumbent rather than a direct service provider.
• Save the Children Brasil: Brazilian arm of Save the Children International focused on child rights, education, and emergency response. Comparable given overlapping programmatic priorities (child protection, education, emergencies), though Save the Children operates with broader global scale and an advocacy focus alongside direct services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries25 records

Funding overview

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