We defend the right to existence and of a good life for all forms of diversity. Our commitment to justice in all its dimensions places us alongside women, Indigenous peoples, Kilombola and traditional communities, farming and peasant families, solidarity economy groups, waste pickers, LGBTQIAPN+ communities, public school educators, children, adolescents, and youth, among many others, as we collectively build pathways toward dignity and a good life.
Photo: MOAB Archive – Movement of People Threatened by Dams in the Ribeira Valley
We believe in the power of collective action to transform realities and confront inequalities. That is why our work is grounded in six interconnected areas:
Our commitment is to strengthen communities, promote rights, and support life projects that generate deep and lasting social impact, always centered on the protagonism and leadership of the people involved.
We are a civil society organization founded by the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil (IECLB). We believe in the power of dialogue, collective engagement, and concrete action to confront inequalities, overcome racism and discrimination, and create opportunities for more just and inclusive societies.
Photo: Fabio Luiz Conterno
Throughout our journey, we have strengthened an approach grounded in transformative diakonia — a loving and committed action that moves us to confront realities of suffering, as expressed in Matthew 25:34–40. It involves the collective planning of actions that foster empowerment, dignity, leadership, and solidarity among people, groups, and organizations in the pursuit of a more just society.
Every person carries dreams, aspirations, and hopes that, when nurtured and organized, become Life Projects — pathways that give meaning to existence and express hope for a better world. Yet thousands of people are prevented from fulfilling their dreams because of poverty, violence, oppression, and lack of opportunities. We support collective initiatives where every life is valued, respected, and able to flourish.
Life Projects is much more than a slogan — it is at the heart of everything we do. It means supporting people in overcoming barriers and achieving their dreams. It means defending the universal right of every person to turn their life projects into reality, helping build a more just and compassionate world.
Photo: Cristiano Sant’Anna