Volunteer in Brazil
Help at-risk young people in Rio de Janeiro to realise their dreams
Help at-risk young people in Rio de Janeiro to realise their dreams
Give disadvantaged children and teenagers the chance to change their future
Work with us to transform the lives of underprivileged kids and teens
Striving for a better future
Founded in 2016, EduMais is an NGO that provides high-quality education to underprivileged children and teenagers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Our educational programs empower at-risk young people in the Pavão-Pavãozinho and Cantagalo favelas with the skills to build a future away from poverty, violence, and drugs.
All nine of these programs are free for our talented students as everyone deserves access to a good education. But to make this possible, we rely on the generosity and commitment of our wonderful donors and volunteers.
Join us, and let’s transform lives together!
In addition, the economic impacts of the coronavirus are particularly severe in these communities. Many families have lost all sources of income.
To support them through this difficult time, EduMais is currently fundraising for essential food and sanitation products.
350
Students per week
15-25
Volunteers per day
9
Educational programs
100%
Free education
Seeing the impact
Izabely, Community English Program
Andre’s mother, After-School Program
Caio, Entrepreneurship Program
Thaís, Exchange Program
Eryc’s mother, Summer Camp Program
Enter the Labour Market Program, anonymous feedback
Pablo’s mother, Extracuricular English Program
Nicolle, Education-Based Football Program
Game Design Program, anonymous feedback
What attracts our donors
You can have a big impact on a child's life with just a small gift
You will be made to feel like part of the EduMais family
You can read our financial reports at the end of every year
Like us, you believe that everyone deserves access to good education
Changing lives
As part of their curriculum, students of Solar Meninos de Luz school receive English lessons from EduMais. Fast-paced and dynamic, these classes focus on their English speaking skills.
A select few students are given the life-changing opportunity to attend YMCA Camp Hazen in the United States. Including a homestay with a family, the trip rapidly develops their English and life skills.
Get involved
EduMais is proud to have a committed and diverse team of international volunteers. They are strictly selected and trained in our methodology: Positive Discipline.
On our volunteering programs in Rio de Janeiro, they teach and share their knowledge with our children, giving the best of themselves every day.
Find out all about our free volunteering opportunities in Brazil here.
Do you also want to have a lasting impact on the lives of disadvantaged young people?
What drives us
We love equipping underprivileged young people in the Pãvao-Pavãozinho and Cantagalo communities with the skills to achieve their full potential. With unconditional love, they can learn, grow and have hope for the future. Indeed, they discover just how capable they are!
We empower at-risk young people by increasing their access to education. As well as academic development, our programs focus on the students’ social and emotional learning. By surrounding them with attention and support, we shape their character and prepare them for the future.
We are committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and adolescents in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. Our dedicated volunteers are trained to create a safe place of exploration, experimentation, and learning where these young people can feel connected and valued.
We care about the young people we work with. Unfortunately, growing up in difficult circumstances can have a profound effect on them and their behaviour. Following Positive Discipline’s mantra of “firm but kind,” we aim to develop them into responsible members of the community.
We encourage children and teenagers to learn about their strengths and to become the best versions of themselves, regardless of the circumstances they live in. By fostering a caring and supportive environment, we motivate them to develop curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.
We listen to the disadvantaged young people we work with because every child deserves to be treated with dignity and integrity. We instill the democratic principles of respect and equality in all our programs. When their voices are heard, young people feel a sense of belonging and significance.
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