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Turma do Jiló: Highlights and Impact of H1 2024

Discover the projects and milestones that consolidated Turma do Jiló's work in inclusive education and diversity.

Turma do Jiló celebrates a first half of 2024 filled with achievements and social impact. From launching women's empowerment projects to participating in major events, the organization reinforces its commitment to inclusion. Discover the main advancements in inclusive education and diversity.

The first half of 2024 was a period of intense accomplishments for Turma do Jiló, a non-profit organization dedicated to Inclusive Education and Diversity. With new projects, strategic partnerships, and a significant presence at important events, the organization reinforced its commitment to building a more welcoming and just society. Let's delve into the main highlights.

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Empowerment and Education Projects

Turma do Jiló began 2024 by structuring initiatives aimed at directly impacting people's lives. One of the major launches was the Women at the Top project, now in its fourth cohort, focused on empowering women who are victims of violence and/or have disabilities, offering support and opportunities. Financial literacy was also a priority, with the Finances in the Favela project being implemented in Heliópolis, forming three groups and promoting financial autonomy.

Furthermore, Turma do Jiló's Inclusive Education Program continued to be fundamental, with significant advancements in public schools and the creation of new projects in collaboration with educational and business partners. These actions aim to ensure that no one is left behind, in alignment with the UN 2030 Agenda.

Turma do Jiló: Highlights and Impact of H1 2024

Presence at Major Events and Training Sessions

Turma do Jiló's visibility was amplified by its participation in various nationally and internationally relevant events. The organization had a presence at SXSW, considered the world's largest creativity and innovation event, and at Rio Web Summit. In the educational sector, it lectured at Bett Educar, and also brought its insights to Festival LED and Expo Favela, reaching diverse audiences.

In terms of training, Turma do Jiló organized an event on autism for Johnson & Johnson and trained women from the Empowering Refugees program on resume writing and job interview techniques. Participation in ABCR's fundraising festival was also crucial to strengthening the sustainability of its initiatives.

Solidarity Actions and Community Engagement

The spirit of solidarity was a pillar of the first half, especially with support for Rio Grande do Sul. Turma do Jiló delivered a thousand sensory kits and collected a significant volume of donations, transported in three trucks to aid the affected region. The Seal This Idea project continued to mobilize the community, collecting ring pulls for social purposes, while Youth Volunteerism promoted inspiring outings and meetings.

Turma do Jiló also celebrated diversity with an immersive activation for Procter & Gamble, focused on people with disabilities. Content production for social media and participation in interviews were essential to amplify the organization's message and impact.

The first half of 2024 demonstrates Turma do Jiló's unwavering commitment to Inclusive Education and Diversity. With an impact that has already reached over 100,000 people, the organization continues to build bridges for a more equitable future. The second half promises even more news and the certainty that, together, we can transform the world so that no one is left behind.

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