In Brazil, we started acting in support of the Stop Hunger cause in 2003 with the Hortaliças Program, in Jaboticabal (SP). Along the way, we reached vulnerable communities and helped change the lives of many people through various actions in partnership with other local NGOs all over the country.
Impact KPIs
+ R$ 16 million donated
+ 3 million beneficiaries
+ 330 NGOs impacted
+ 136k volunteers mobilized
+ 211k volunteer hours
Projects
Mãos de Maria
Food for the community and income for women
Established in 2007, Mãos de Maria is a social enterprise focused on empowering women through culinary and entrepreneurial training. Operating from the G10 Favelas headquarters in the Paraisópolis community, the project not only provides daily meals to vulnerable individuals but also generates income opportunities for women through gastronomy. By equipping them with essential skills, Mãos de Maria fosters community support through food provision and economic empowerment, addressing both nutritional needs and socio-economic challenges within the community.
| 175 k | 1 million meals |
| beneficiaries | donated to the local population during the Covid-19 pandemic |
Agrofavela Refazenda
Gardens cultivating a healthier diet
AgroFavela ReFazendaempowers women through training in a 900-square-meter community garden, focusing on both vertical and horizontal vegetable cultivation. This initiative not only ensures a healthier diet for the community by distributing fresh produce to registered residents but also encourages sustainable practices by providing women with seedlings for home gardening. Moreover, the harvested vegetables play a crucial role in supporting the Mãos de Maria project, which prepares meals for vulnerable residents in Paraisópolis, thereby creating a vital link between agriculture, nutrition, and community support.
| 5.032 kg | 34.887 |
| vegetables harvested | beneficiaries |
Menu à Empreendedora
Income generation for women in the community
The project focuses on empowering women in the community by enhancing their management and entrepreneurship skills, thereby enabling them to establish and grow their own businesses, leading to financial independence. The journey encompasses comprehensive training, mentoring opportunities, and seed money for standout participants to invest in their enterprises. Participants also gain access to valuable resources such as content, events, and networking through the RME network (partner NGO), further supporting their professional growth and success in business. This initiative not only fosters economic empowerment but also strengthens the community by encouraging self-reliance and entrepreneurial spirit among women.
| 23 | 3 |
| women trained | women selected to receive mentorship and seed money |
Cozinha Escola – IAG
Cooking is an act of love
The School Kitchen project in the Grajaú region of São Paulo teaches gastronomy to women, emphasizing cooking as an act of love and a pathway to transformative change in their lives and careers. By imparting culinary skills, the project not only enhances their ability to create delicious meals but also opens doors to new opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship, fostering a renewed sense of purpose and empowerment among participants.
| 178 | 815 |
| women trained | people indirectly beneficiated |
Cozinha Solidária – Gastromotiva
Developing entrepreneurial skills combined with cooking
CozinhaSolidária is a result of a partnership with Coca-Cola Brasil to support the NGO Gastromotiva in the implementation of a communitarian kitchen in Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazonas.
The initiative consists of a communitarian kitchen coordinated by Coca-Cola where women are trained and hired to produce meals for vulnerable people and a training program guided by Sodexo, where they develop entrepreneurial skills combined with cooking skills to empower themselves and help provide a source of income.
The initiative consists of a communitarian kitchen coordinated by Coca-Cola where women are trained and hired to produce meals for vulnerable people and a training program guided by Sodexo, where they develop entrepreneurial skills combined with cooking skills to empower themselves and help provide a source of income.
Local Impact Reports
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