Vera Cordeiro
Founder and Chairwoman
Candace Albertal Lessa
Vice-President
Flavio Siniscalchi
Member
Laura Gaensly Cordeiro
Member
Paulo Roberto Ayala Cordeiro
Member
Rogério C. Campos
Member
Marta Gonçalves
Executive Secretary
Pioneer, Multisector Approach
We work with a pioneer, social technology to combat
poverty, promote health and human development.
Para implementar sua missão, o instituto trabalha com o atendimento direto de famílias vulneráveis, disseminação de conhecimento sobre desenvolvimento humano, influência em políticas públicas e mobilização da sociedade civil.
O objetivo do Instituto Dara é contribuir para a mudança do paradigma da saúde e do desenvolvimento humano na sociedade, incorporando uma abordagem multisetorial integrada de combate à pobreza.
Mission
To promote health and human development through the implementation and dissemination of an intersectoral approach to fighting poverty.
Vision
A healthy and sustainable world in which everyone has equal opportunities and rights and has the leading role in their own development.
Values
Social justice, autonomy, integrity, empathy and transparency.
WHAT WE DO TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION.
Direct services
Dara provides direct services to families through its social methodology, The Family Action plan, or Dara Method, which was developed together with the communities we serve. The methodology provides services, tools, information and opportunities for families in health, education, income generation, education, housing and citizenship and aims do help families become agents of their own destiny.
Learn more about the Family Action Plan
Influence on Public Policy
Based on the experience with health and human development of vulnerable
families, Dara works to influence public policy on poverty and development. Dara
has become a public policy on poverty alleviation in the city of Belo Horizonte, a
program called “Citizen Family”; Dara has offered consultation to the Ministry of
Citizenship in the monitoring and evaluation of the methodologies practiced in the
national network of Social Assistance Centers; and in the city of Itu in São Paulo,
the methodology was implemented in a municipal program called Cuidar Itu.
Production and dissemination of knowledge
To expand the inter-sectoral work that Dara carries out, Dara shares knowledge and information with academia, civil society organizations, governments, media, businesses and social entrepreneurs. To help in this effort Dara entered into partnership with other social organizations and launched the Poverty Eradication Hub (www.hubep.org.br) with other social organizations. The Hubep is a multisector, collaborative initiative to promote the eradication of poverty.
Social mobilization
The Institute joins forces with Brazilian and international partners into a to encourage volunteerism as a way to engage civil society in the challenges and solutions to fight poverty. In more that 30+ years, more than 1,600 volunteers have enabled and been impacted by Dara’s work. Dara’s communication channels In addition, are continuously stimulating the involvement of society for the cause of fighting poverty.
Our work is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals
Instituto Dara’s work contributes to achieving the UN Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 goals that address key development challenges faced in the world.
Instituto Dara received an honorable mention in the 2018 SDG Brazil Award offered by the United Nations.
SDGs covered by Dara:
OUR PEOPLE
“Never doubt that a small group of aware, engaged people can change the world. In fact, this has always been how the world has changed.”
Margaret Mead, Anthropologist
Alvaro Estima
Member
Ana Paula Ferreira Antonio
Member
Armínio Fraga Neto
Member
Claire Marie Fallender
Member
Cristiane de Oliveira dos Santos
Member
Eduardo Eugênio Gouvêa Vieira
Member
Gloria Marques da Silva Costa
Member
Hans Hickler
Member
Lucyna Felix da Nobrega Fraga
Member
Maria Luisa Marquez
Member
Maria Pia Mussnich
Member
Mônica de Roure
Member
Raphael Carneiro da Rocha
Member
Rui Lemos Marroig
Member
Sergio Scodro
Member
Sylvia Maria da Glória de Mello Franco Nabuco
Member
Tania Maria Vidigal Limeira
Member
Tomás Ko Freitag de Lara
Member
Vandré Luiz Menezes Brilhante
Member
Andrea Rangel de Azeredo
Member
José Ferreira Monteiro
Member
Marcelo Rezende Chicralla
Member
Sabrina Porcher
Executive Director
Jussara Korngold
President
Vera Cordeiro
Vice-President
Candace Albertal Lessa
Treasurer
Adriana Machado
Member
Hans Hickler
Member
Sandra Coutinho
Member
Cristina Pereira
Leader
Camila Pardo Dala Riva
Physician
Cátia Alina Bauer
Social worker
Elisangela Barros
Social worker
Ane Caroline Nunes
Psychology coordinator
Gabriela Parente
Nutrition coordinator
Jean-Paul Michelski
Administrative auxiliary
João Alexandre Canedo
Driver
Rayza de Oliveira
Project Coordinator
Laura Motta
Citzenship coordinator
Neige Gromniski Motta
Income and entrepreneurship coordinator
Raquel Menezes Cordeiro
Housing coordinator
Raysa Nakano
Psychologist
Sheila Suzane
Education coordinator
Sylvia Lordello
Health coordinator
Thaisa Medina
Administrative assistant
Claudia Palmieri
Leader
Alba Rodrigues Coelho
Human resources analyst
Fabiana Paiva
Administrative auxiliary
Hugo Souza
General services auxiliary
Josefa da Silva
General services auxiliary
Igor Oliveira
Administrative auxiliary
Kevin Silveira
Administrative auxiliary
Robson Dias
Administrative-finantial assistant
Sandra Palha
General services auxiliary
Arthur Matassoli
Systems assistant
Filipe Xavier
Systems analyst
Paulo Roberto Monteiro Teixeira Júnior
IT Consultant
Renata Gorges Rocha Guimarães
Leader
Aron Gallart
Communication Specialist
Geovanna Silva
Communication Specialist
Sandra Corrêa
Institutional Relations Analyst
Maria José Santiago
Cultural producer
Priscila Rodrigues de Castro
Leader
Roberta Castro
Social projects specialist
Anderson Corrêa da Silva Lima
Monitoring and Evaluation analyst
Jacqueline Melo
Social articulator
Taísa Mourão
Administrative assistant
Ravinne Melo
Administrative assistant
Dandara França
Psychology Coordinator
Flavia Moreira
Project coordinator in Nursing
Bruna Regazzi
Social worker
Janaina Serqueira
Social worker
Jaysa Herculino Targino
Social worker
César Murillo
Caretaker
Lara Martins
Expansion Analyst
Renata Banharo
Leader
Adriane Cipriani Gazzola
Social projects specialist
Isabel Assis
Social Project Manager
Alvaro Estima
Volunteer
Amanda Dudenhoeffel Braga
Volunteer
Maristela Bahia
Volunteer
Ana Odette Ferreira Cardoso
Volunteer
Ana Paula Novellino de Novaes
Volunteer
Arthur Fernando do Rosário Gomes
Volunteer
Bianca Paiva Tisi
Volunteer
Caio Prado
Volunteer
Carmen Thompson
Volunteer
Concha Resende
Volunteer
Daniella Munhoz da Costa Lima
Volunteer
Elisa Goulart Machado Muradas
Volunteer
Elizabeth Cristina da Rocha Lima
Volunteer
Elizabeth de Oliveira Afonso
Volunteer
Elizabeth Rosa
Volunteer
Evelyn Ribeiro Cury
Volunteer
Favio Akiyoshi Toda
Volunteer
Fernanda Lins Nemer
Volunteer
Fernando Medeiros Rodrigues da Cunha
Volunteer
Flavia Figueiredo Brandão
Volunteer
Gabriela Regner Dib
Volunteer
Gilda Bouch
Volunteer
Gilda Martins Marques
Volunteer
Giovanna Gandolfo
Volunteer
Giulia Caldas Moreira
Volunteer
Gloria Elizabeth Ircalindo Paixão
Volunteer
Gloria Marques da Silva Costa
Volunteer
Ivan Firmino Santiago da Silva
Volunteer
Izolete Raisson
Volunteer
John Christian Bayne-Jardine
Volunteer
Julia Aranha
Volunteer
Leticia Drago Ferreira Braga
Volunteer
Lívia Miné Christalles
Volunteer
Lucia Ribeiro Guimarães da Silva
Volunteer
Luciana Cunha Sampaio
Volunteer
Luciana Velloso
Volunteer
Luísa Canedo Figueiredo
Volunteer
Luisa Fontes
Volunteer
Luiz Guilherme Migliora
Volunteer
Luiz Henrique Areno Gonçalves
Volunteer
Luna Gomberg
Volunteer
Manuela Bispo
Volunteer
Márcia Castilho Taveira
Volunteer
Marcia Cunha Araujo de Carvalho
Volunteer
Marcia Cunha Silva
Volunteer
Marcia Luiza Tostes Mascarenhas
Volunteer
Marco Aurelio Marques de Souza
Volunteer
Maria Cely Zarur Guarisa
Volunteer
Maria das Graças Calhau
Volunteer
Maria de Fatima Carrada Firmo
Volunteer
Maria Eduarda Pintado
Volunteer
Maria Helena Lemos Mossé
Volunteer
Maria Isabel Tavares Barbosa
Volunteer
Marina Corrêa da Silva
Volunteer
Marisa da Silva Santos
Volunteer
Marisa Ribeiro Guimarães da Silva
Volunteer
Messody Lancry
Volunteer
Patricia Castilho Alves
Volunteer
Raquel Bokermann de Sá Pister Martins
Volunteer
Rita Peixoto Migliora
Volunteer
Rosa Maria Zanker
Volunteer
Rosana Pinheiro da Fonseca
Volunteer
Rosangela Rodrigues Magalhães
Volunteer
Sandra Villanueva
Volunteer
Sara Vaisman
Volunteer
Silvia Braga de Oliveira
Volunteer
Sylvia Ruth Rochlin
Volunteer
Tania Regina de Miranda Freire
Volunteer
Valéria Wakim
Volunteer
Vera Maria de Salles
Volunteer
Vera Lopes Vianna
Volunteer
Vera Marina Herrmann
Volunteer
Vilma Gedey
Volunteer
Wandira Campos Moreira
Volunteer
Welington Gomes de Araujo
Volunteer
TIMELINE
Instituto Dara (formerly Saúde Criança Renascer) was founded in 1991 by physician Vera Cordeiro and a group of professionals from Hospital da Lagoa, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Over decades of operation, Dara has been perfecting an innovative social methodology to fight poverty: the Family Action Plan (PAF), a multidimensional and customizable tool, based on five pillars - health, education, housing, revenue and citizenship.
Our positive impact on families has proven successful over the years. Research from Georgetown University/USA (2013) proved that, three to five years after discharge from our program, family revenue virtually doubles and hospital readmissions drop by 86%.
Instituto Dara has shown that making social inclusion a reality and fighting structural poverty in an integrated and effective way is possible.
1978
Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship
- Starts the work at Hospital da Lagoa
1979
Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship
- Creates the Department of Psychosomatics at Hospital da Lagoa
- Promotion of the integrated view of the patient in a public hospital
1991
Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship
- The idea of perception of the vicious cycle is born
- Dara Institute (Child Health) is established
Sustainability and partnerships
- Dr. Luiz Carlos Vieira Teixeira, former diretor of Hospital da Lagoa, becomes the first adviser of the Dara Institute
- Raffled a bed sheet as the first source of fundraising
Growth and expansion
- First volunteers at Parque Lage stables
1992
Sustainability and partnerships
- Paulo Roberto Ayala Cordeiro is the first major donor
Growth and expansion
- First logo created
1993
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- Vera Cordeiro elected Ashoka fellow, with support from Cindy Lessa, Bill Drayton and João Cláudio
Sustainability and partnerships
- Unimed becomes the first legal entity sponsor
- International recognition and credibility by Ashoka
Growth and expansion
- Founded the institution Reviver, with the first replication of the methodology
1994
Sustainability and partnerships
- Partnership with Herbert de Souza (Betinho)
- The Godmother Project was created, designed by Cordelia Gaensly
Growth and expansion
- Over the years, the model was replicated in 24 public hospitals
1995
Sustainability and partnerships
- First institutional videos with Betinho and actor Tony Ramos
- The Hook (Anzol) Project was created, designed by Horst Gaensly
Growth and expansion
- Ressurger, Refazer and React institutions founded
- First internal audit by Arthur Andersen
- Recognition as an organization of federal public utility
1996
Awards
- Woman of the Year Award – Sesc Medal – Awarded by Sesc (Social Service of Commerce) for women who have excelled in sports, culture, finance, healthcare and media
Growth and expansion
- The Profession Project created by Renato Gaensly
- New logo created
1997
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- Ashoka event. Contato Mckinsey - Comandatuba/Bahia. Presented by André Lara Resende (BNDES – Brazilian Development Bank)
- States of the World Forum Lecture (first international lecture in the USA)
Awards
- 50th Sesi Anniversary Medal – Awarded to citizens who perform effective social work in Rio de Janeiro
Sustainability and partnerships
- Pro Bono Consulting: McKinsey
- Non-refundable donation. BNDES. Increase in the number of families supported. Structuring and expansion of staff
Growth and expansion
- Resistance in Parque Lage. The expulsion process takes place and support is offered in tents and containers
1998
Awards
- Beija-Flor Trophy – Awarded to 10 volunteers who have excelled in various areas recognized by Rio Volunteer and Community Solidarity programs
- Tiradentes Medal – Awarded by the Legislative Assembly for social work with great impact in the state of Rio de Janeiro
Growth and expansion
- New headquarters at Parque Lage inaugurated
1999
Awards
- High Efficiency Award - Awarded to 50 non-profit institutions by Kanitz & Associates
Sustainability and partnerships
- Agreement signed with the Federal Government to remain at Parque Lage. Made possible by Cristina and Eduardo Eugênio Gouveia Vieira
Growth and expansion
- Recriar founded by a mother assisted
- Friends of Renascer founded in New York (USA)
2000
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- The group and Dra. Ruth Cardoso (then first lady of Brazil) visit the UN Headquarter
- Vera Cordeiro elected an Avina leader
Awards
- Ivy Inter-American Foundation Award – first international award
- Rio de Janeiro Govermment Award In recognittion of services provided
Sustainability and partnerships
- Fundraising dinner. Arminio and Luciana Fraga. Presence of Dr Ruth Cardoso (former first lady of Brazil)
- Avina recognition and strengthening. Match funds. Vera Cordeiro and Marta Scodro
2001
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- Vera Cordeiro elected Social Entrepreneur by the Schwab Foundation (40 Social Entrepreneurs in the World)
Awards
- Gazeta Mercantil newspaper – Recognition as one of 20 leaders in social work in Brazil
- World Magazine´s Best Charities – International recognition as one of the best 100 charities in the world
- Social 2000 Prize – Top 10 Women in Social Area
- Global Development Award – One of ten finalists for best 100 charities in the world
Sustainability and partnerships
- Founded the legal sector by Laura Gaensly
- Schwab Foundation: international recognition and credibility
Growth and expansion
- Book "How to change the World", by David Bornstein, with a chapter on Saúde Criança, launched
2002
Awards
- High Efficiency Award – Awarded to 50 non-profit institutions by Kanitz & Associates
- Global Development Award – First place – Most Innovative NGO in the World
2003
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- Lecture at the World Economic Forum – Davos, Switzerland
- Lecture at Fiesp in partnership with White Martins
Awards
- Certification as a Social Technology by Bank of Brazil Foundation
- Global Development Award – First place – Most Innovative NGO in the World
Sustainability and partnerships
- White Martins becomes a sponsor
- Created the Communication area and the Profession and Income Program
Growth and expansion
- New Casa das Oficinas headquarters inaugurated at Jardim Botânico neighborhood (Rio de Janeiro)
2004
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- Governance for Social Projects course. Inspiration for the Equity Fund. Harvard University
Awards
- Prêmio Dose da Vida (Dose of Life Prize) by Laboratório Aché
Sustainability and partnerships
- Lecture at the World Economic Forum – Davos, Switzerland
- Lecture at Fiesp in partnership with White Martins
2005
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- Vera Cordeiro assigned advisor at Path: a Catalyst for Global Health 2005-2011
- Ranked by Forbes Magazine as the most influential woman in the Health Sector in Brazil
Awards
- Prêmio Bem Eficiente ("Very Efficient Award") by Kanitz e Associados
Sustainability and partnerships
- Partnership with Johnson & Johnson
2006
Awards
- Prêmio Dose de Vida (“Dose of Life Award”) by Laboratório Aché
- UBS Visionaris Award
- Abrinq Criança Award
- Skoll Foundation Award – International recognition and credibility
Sustainability and partnerships
- Charity concert to celebrate 15 years of Saúde Criança at Sofitel Hotel (Rio de Janeiro)
Growth and expansion
- First Saúde Criança Renascer Forum
- Anniversary logo created
2007
Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship
- Start of the partnership with the Ursula Zindel Hilti Foundation
- Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship – England
- World Economic Forum on Latin America – Chile
- Contributions Committee Meeting – Argentina
Awards
- Orilla Axé Social Responsibility Award by Afroreggae
Sustainability and partnerships
- Ursula Zindel Hilti Foundation support for expansion and replication of the methodology
Growth and expansion
- Second Saúde Criança Renascer Forum
- Organizations Florescer, Saúde Criança Porto Alegre, Repensar, Saúde Criança Ilha and Responder created
2008
Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship
- Lecture at the 7th Global Social Entrepreneurs Summit – Switzerland
- Lecture at the Young Presidents Organization – EUA
Awards
- Prêmio ODM Brasil (“ODM Brazil Award”) by the Federal Government of Brazil
Sustainability and partnerships
- Saúde Criança para Sempre heritage fund created. Made possible by Cristina Gouveia Vieira, Manuela Solleiro and Vera Cordeiro
- Rede Saúde Criança made official with institutions that use the methodology
- Saúde Criança methodology replicated by 24 other institutions
Growth and expansion
- Third Saúde Criança Renascer Forum
- Organizations Recontar, Saúde Criança Florianópolis, Reunir, Saúde Criança São José dos Campos and Saúde Criança Goiânia created
2009
Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship
- Partnership with Avina
- Lecture at the Global Forum for Research, as Avina guest – Cuba
Awards
- Vera Cordeiro receives The Doctor of the Year Award by Rio de Janeiro Society of Medicine and Surgery
- Dubai International Award for Best Practices (DIABP) – One of 100 best practices
Growth and expansion
- Methodology made public policy in the city of Belo Horizonte, state of Minas Gerais
- Created the new logo
2010
Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship
- Lecture with Muhammad Yunus, at the 3rd International Forum on Communication and Sustainability – Brazil
- 2010 Clinton Global Initiative Meeting – EUA
Awards
- Grameen Health 6th Annual World Health Care Congress (most innovative health project)
Growth and expansion
- Change of name to Associação Saúde Criança
- Saúde Criança social franchise launched
2011
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- Tlks at TEDxRio and TEDxVila Madá
Awards
- Prêmio Mulher Destaque BPW Rio (BPW Rio Outstanding Woman Award) to Vera Cordeiro
- The Future Quotient: 50 Stars in Seriously Long-Term Innovation by Volans and JWT
- Prêmio Mais Saúde (More Health Award) by Ashoka Changemakers
- Medalha Orgulho do Rio (Rio Pride Award) by O Dia newspaper
- Best NGO in Latin America and 45th out of the 100 best NGOs in the world by Global Journal Magazine
- Sustentability Award by IBEF – Brazilian Institute of Finance Executives
Sustainability and partnerships
- Concert to celebrate 20th anniversary in Rio de Janeiro
Growth and expansion
- Saúde Criança founded in São Paulo, Brazil
- Lecture at the World Economic Forum RJ – Brazil
- 20 years of Instituto Dara (Saúde Criança): presentation of trophies and new logo created
2012
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- The documentary "Who Cares?", directed by Mara Mourão, featuring Vera Cordeiro, is released
- Lecture at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – USA
- Innovations for Health: Solution that Cross Borders, Ashoka ChangeMakers
Awards
- Alas Foundation and Inter-American Development Bank (BID)
- First NGO in Latin America and 38th in the world by Global Journal
- Prêmio Todo Extra (Todo Extra Award) by the Extra newspaper
- Innovations for Health: Solutions that Cross Borders by Ashoka Changemakers
Sustainability and partnerships
- Partnership with the Hospital Maternidade Maria Amélia Buarque de Holanda, in Rio de Janeiro
Growth and expansion
- New PAF system implemented
- Social franchise with headquarters + 11 units
2013
Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship
- Article about Saúde Criança published by the Huffington Post and The New York Times
Awards
- Sustentability Award by IBEF – Brazilian Institute of Finance Executives
- GHC-GBC Health Business Action Award
- Best Community Investment Initiative by Global Health Council and GBC Health
- Best NGO in Latin America and 45th in the World by Global Journal
Sustainability and partnerships
- 5th place on Skoll Crowdrise
Growth and expansion
- Research “Proof of long-term impact” by Georgetown University, USA
- Start of Saúde Criança products sales online
2014
Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship
- Lecture “The Global Philanthropy Forum” – USA
Awards
- Sustentability Award by IBEF – Brazilian Institute of Finance Executives
- Social Responsibility Award of the Barra Press Association
- GHC-GBC Health Business Action Award
Growth and expansion
- Campaign Doe um Sorriso (Donate a Smile)
2015
Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship
- Lecture “Map Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship” at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon – Portugal
- Amil Odete Freitas – Battery Powered Award Lecture – USA
Awards
- Battery Powered Award
- 21st most influential NGO in the world by Global Geneva
2016
Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship
- The Wellbeing Project, in California – USA
- Lecture at Skoll Forum, in Oxford – UK
Awards
- Medalha Símbolo de Legião de Honra do Presidente JK (Legion of Honor Medal of President JK) – Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro
- Most influential NGO in Latin America and 19th of the world by NGO Advisor
- Highlight in the Society, Science and Health Category at the Prêmio Faz Diferença (Making a Difference Award) by O Globo newspaper
Growth and expansion
- Center of Excellence inaugurated
- New headquarters inaugurated at Botafogo neighborhood (Rio de Janeiro)
- New logo created
2017
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- The Wellbeing Project – Morocco
Awards
- Best NGOs in Brazil Award by Época Magazine
- Hebraica Prize – Featured Women
- Most influential NGO in Latin America and 19th in the world by NGO Advisor
2018
Prêmios
- Most influential NGO in Latin America and 19th in the world. NGO Advisor
Crescimento e expansão
- The rebranding process began
2019
Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship
- Lecture at the Brazilian Pact for Early Childhood at the National Justice Council of Brazil, São Paulo
- Lecture “Diálogos no Rio” (Dialogs in Rio) at Casa Firjan, Rio de Janeiro, with Armínio Fraga, Miguel Lago, and Rubem César Fernandes
- Lecture at Pontifical Catholic University, Rio de Janeiro
- Lecture at the Rio de Janeiro Planetary, with Eugênio Scannavino Netto (Saúde e Alegria Project)
Awards
- Most influential NGO in Latin America and 21st in the world by NGO Advisor
- Brazil’s Best NGOs Prize by Época Magazine
- Republic Prize for Contribution to the Public Attorney’s Office
- A+ Seal Management and Transparency Doar Institute/Época Magazine
Sustainability and partnerships
- Consultancy for Ministry of Citizenship initiated
Growth and expansion
- New name chosen: Dara Institute – Health and Human Development
2020
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- Open Class at Unisinos University
- Lecture “Early childhood challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic” at the Parliamentary Front of Early Childhood
- Catalyst 2030 Lecture
Awards
- Most influential NGO in Latin America and 21st in the world by NGO Advisor
Sustainability and partnerships
- Brazil Foundation becomes a sponsor
- Project with Criança Esperança approved
- Comida de Carioca Project approved at the State Secretariat for Culture and Creative Economy
Growth and expansion
- Campaign Uma Mão Lava a Outra (One Hand Washes the Other) created
- Campaign Basta! Pobreza não é Normal (Enough! Poverty is not Normal) created
- New logo created
2021
Awards
- Most influential NGO in Latin America and 21st in the world by NGO Advisor
2022
Awards
- Most influential NGO in Latin America and 20th in the world by NGO Advisor
- Brazil Foundation 2022 Social Leadership Award
- Brazil’s Best NGOs Prize by Instituto Doar
2023
Vera Cordeiro: ideas and social entrepreneurship
- Speaker at the Global Catalyst Now online event Grant Writing Learning Series: Wisdom from Social Entrepreneurs
- Participation in an online seminar with students of the Masters Program in Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship at the London School of Economics and Political Science
- Special guest on episode # 63 of the Heroes of Healthcare podcast
Sustainability and partnerships
- Launch of the Hub for the Eradication of Poverty (HubEP) network with the following organizations: Ação da Cidadania, Cieds, Gastromotiva, Instituto Dara, Ipê – Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas, Rede Asta, Sistema B and UNIperiferias
- Admission, with special consultative status, to the UN Economic and Social Council (Ecosoc)
- End of the Aconchego Maria Amélia project, a partnership between Dara and the Maria Amélia Buarque de Hollanda Maternity Hospital
- Promotion of the event Overcoming Poverty: Making Change Happen, held in the Idea Center at Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida, USA
- Participation in the 21st Skoll Foundation World Forum, at Oxford University, England, United Kingdom.
Growth and expansion
- Launching of the Cuidar Itu Program, a social assistance program based on the Family Action Plan, established through a municipal law in the city of Itu, in the state of São Paulo
- Signing of a technical cooperation agreement between the city of Itaguaí, in the state of Rio de Janeiro,and the Dara Institute to be carried out in the neighborhood of Vila Geny. In August, inauguration of the program headquarters in Vila Geny, Itaguaí
2024
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- Publication of the article Lessons learned in over three decades fighting poverty in the World Economic Forum platform
- Publication of the article Lessons learned in three decades of fighting poverty in the Folha de S. Paulo newspaper
- Publication of the article New Health Paradigm in the Medium platform
- Feature in the documentary series on social entrepreneurs Meu, Seu, Nosso, directed by filmmakers Marcos Prado and João Jardim
Awards
- Dara is nominated one of the ten best NGOs by Humanizar Saúde Award
Sustainability and partnerships
- Participation in the 1st symposium entitled Citizen Sector and University Extension programs
- End of the first partnership program between the Dara Institute and the Rio de Janeiro Court System and closing seminar entitled Dialogue and Networks: Amplifying the Impact of the Court System/Dara Project
- The Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro joins the Hubep network
- Inauguration in October of the photography exhibition at the Justice Museum in Rio de Janeiro entitled,A Look at Transformation, showing the impact on the lives of three families that participated in the Rio de Janeiro Court System/Dara partnership program
- The HubEP network organizes an event at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro's Gavea campus entitled Active Citizenship : A Pact for the Eradication of Poverty
Growth and expansion
- End of the Cuidar Itu Program a partnership with the city of Itu and the Instituto Tecendo Infâncias
2025
Awards
- Dara has received important civil society awards that honor the work of organizations with the greatest social impact.
- Dara was one of the top five civil society organizations to receive the 2025 *Humanize Health Award* for the transformative Impact on families of its Child Mental Health program.
- Dara, representing organizations that work with children and adolescents, was selected to participate in the Strategic Committee of the National Care Plan for the 2025-2028 triennial, to work on policy issues involving care.
