Following up on the announcement made last April, the John Cockerill Foundation is pleased to share the initial results of the three projects it is supporting in Brazil. Led by committed local partners and closely monitored by our colleagues at John Cockerill Brasil, these initiatives reflect our commitment to sustainable, inclusive and solidarity-based development.
In São Paulo, the partnership with Habitat Brasil has enabled the launch of renovation works in the Boqueirão community. The first families have already benefited from technical and social assessments, a key step in determining the necessary interventions: ventilation, sanitation, and safety of indoor spaces. Eight households will see their living conditions significantly improved, aiming for safer and healthier homes, in line with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
In Blumenau (Santa Catarina), the project conducted with the NGO Amigos da Infância has entered its operational phase. Foundations and preparatory works have begun for the installation of a lifting platform, alongside the adaptation of shared and sanitary facilities. These improvements will soon allow the children and adolescents cared for to move around freely and take full part in daily life at the home. This project, aligned with SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), aims to provide an inclusive and accessible environment for all.
In the Raposa Serra do Sol Indigenous Land, in the north of the country, Omunga has carried out a field mission in preparation for the creation of nine reading spaces. This phase enabled meetings with traditional chiefs, teachers, and community representatives, the identification of priority themes, and the official consent of the Tuxauas (Indigenous leaders).
The future libraries will house works by Indigenous authors and tailored educational resources, benefitting over 5,800 pupils and 421 teachers. This project, aligned with SDG 4 (Quality Education), combines learning, cultural preservation, and the development of critical thinking.
These three initiatives are tangible examples of the impact of the John Cockerill Foundation and its partners in Brazil. By acting at the intersection of education, housing, and inclusion, they help strengthen the dignity and future prospects of local communities.
