Instituto Melo Cordeiro
Our mission is to promote real change in the quality of life for children and families in vulnerable situations, removing them from the risks of the streets and …
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Our mission is to promote real change in the quality of life for children and families in vulnerable situations, removing them from the risks of the streets and providing an environment of quality, respect, and happiness. We aim to genuinely integrate with communities, adapting our actions to the specific needs of each region where we operate, valuing local leadership and working closely with area specialists to ensure our initiatives are effective and sustainable. Our commitment is to build a better future by offering opportunities that empower and inspire children and their families to reach their full potential. Quality: We implement high-quality programs and services that meet the needs of communities, ensuring tangible and lasting results. Respect: We treat all individuals …
Mission
Our mission is to promote real change in the quality of life for children and families in vulnerable situations, removing them from the risks of the streets and providing an environment of quality, respect, and happiness. We aim to genuinely integrate with communities, adapting our actions to the specific needs of each region where we operate, valuing local leadership and working closely with area specialists to ensure our initiatives are effective and sustainable. Our commitment is to build a better future by offering opportunities that empower and inspire children and their families to reach their full potential. Quality: We implement high-quality programs and services that meet the needs of communities, ensuring tangible and lasting results. Respect: We treat all individuals with dignity and respect, valuing their stories and cultures. Happiness: We believe that happiness is an essential component for the healthy and holistic development of children. Our activities are designed to create positive and stimulating environments. Community Integration: We work closely with local communities, recognizing and valuing their contributions and knowledge. Community integration is fundamental to the success and sustainability of our projects. Adaptation to Local Needs: We understand that each community has its own needs and challenges. We tailor our approaches to specifically and effectively address these realities, ensuring that our actions are relevant and impactful. Local Leadership and Experts: We value and support local leadership, working with specialists to develop and implement solutions that truly work for the community. Local leadership is essential for the continuity and success of our initiatives. This process is executed using psychopedagogical techniques applied in happiness classes, based on the "Theory of Happiness" by Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD. This theory seeks to understand and promote happiness and well-being. Individuals who experience higher levels o
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInstituto Melo Cordeiro is a registered human services nonprofit based in São Paulo, Brazil. It is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Instituto Melo Cordeiro has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 30 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Brazil is 39/100.
Instituto Melo Cordeiro is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Instituto Melo Cordeiro is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Brazil.
Instituto Melo Cordeiro has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Receita Federal. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Our mission is to promote real change in the quality of life for children and families in vulnerable situations, removing them from the risks of the streets and providing an environment of quality, respect, and happiness. We aim to genuinely integrate with communities, adapting our actions to the specific needs of each region where we operate, valuing local leadership and working closely with area specialists to ensure our initiatives are effective and sustainable. Our commitment is to build a better future by offering opportunities that empower and inspire children and their families to reach their full potential. Quality: We implement high-quality programs and services that meet the needs of communities... Instituto Melo Cordeiro is classified as a human services organization registered in Brazil.
Among human services charities registered in Brazil: Instituto Melo Cordeiro's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is in line with the peer average of 39/100.
Instituto Melo Cordeiro is registered in Brazil. While general charitable donations are not directly deductible for individuals, donations to certain government-approved funds (such as those for children's rights or elderly welfare) may qualify for deductions of up to 6% of your income tax due.
You can verify Instituto Melo Cordeiro's legal status in three ways. First, search the Receita Federal CNPJ register at https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/Cnpjreva_Solicitacao.asp - every legally-registered Brazilian organisation must appear there with its razão social, legal form, registered address, CNAE code, and current status. Second, search the Mapa das OSCs at https://mapaosc.ipea.gov.br/ - IPEA's public database of Brazilian civil-society organisations. Third, ask the organisation for its most recent estatuto social (bylaws, registered with the local cartório de registro civil de pessoas jurídicas) and its most recent prestação de contas (annual financial report) - legitimate Brazilian nonprofits will share these on request. If the CNPJ is active, the Mapa OSC record matches, and the estatuto / financial report are available, the organisation is legitimate.
You can donate to Instituto Melo Cordeiro directly through its donation page (https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/feed-a-child-in-one-of-brazils-poorest-favelas/). Brazilian charities overwhelmingly use Pix - Brazil's instant central-bank payment system, free for individuals and accepted by every retail bank. Pix payments settle in seconds using the recipient's CPF/CNPJ, email, phone or random key (chave Pix) and are the default donation channel for most Brazilian nonprofits. Other common channels: boleto bancário (printable payment slip), TED / DOC bank transfer to the organisation's conta corrente, PicPay, Mercado Pago, PagSeguro, and credit card via Brazilian fundraising platforms such as Vakinha, Benfeitoria, Catarse, Kickante, and Sympla. International donors can give via PayPal, GoFundMe, or international wire transfer (SWIFT). For tax-deductible giving under IRPF (income tax), donations must be channelled through specific funds - FUMCAD / Fundo da Criança e do Adolescente, Fundo do Idoso, and incentive laws for culture (Lei Rouanet), sports (Lei de Incentivo ao Esporte) and health (Pronon, Pronas/PCD); donations to most other charities are NOT deductible from Brazilian income tax. Always confirm the recipient's CNPJ and current Receita status before sending funds.
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Instituto Melo Cordeiro is registered in Brazil. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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NeutralDS Entrevista Chico Ledo coordenador do Instituto Melo Cordeiro - Diário de Suzano
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Instituto Melo Cordeiro lança metodologia inovadora que acompanha jovens no Alto Tietê - Diário de Suzano
Instituto Melo Cordeiro anuncia patrocínio ao atleta Haialas 'Esquivinha' - Diário de Suzano
Conselho da Mulher de Ferraz recebe novos membros - Diário de Suzano
Instituto Melo Cordeiro inaugura sistema de energia solar - Canal Solar
Instituto instala usina solar para ensinar sustentabilidade a jovens - Canal Solar
Grupo Melo Cordeiro Brilha com Novas Parcerias e Soluções Solares Integradas na Intersolar South America 2024. - CPG Click Petróleo e Gás
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Quick facts about Instituto Melo Cordeiro
- What is Instituto Melo Cordeiro?
- Instituto Melo Cordeiro is a human services nonprofit organization based in São Paulo, Brazil. Our mission is to promote real change in the quality of life for children and families in vulnerable situations, removing them from the risks of the streets and providing an environment of quality, respect, and happiness. We aim to genuinely integrate with communities, adapting our actions to the specific needs of each region where we operate, valuing local leadership and working closely with area specialists to ensure our initiatives are effective and sustainable. Our commitment is to build a better future by offering opportunities that empower and inspire children and their families to reach their full potential. Quality: We implement high-quality programs and services that meet the needs of communities, ensuring tangible and lasting results. Respect: We treat all individuals with dignity and respect, valuing their stories and cultures. Happiness: We believe that happiness is an essential component for the healthy and holistic development of children. Our activities are designed to create positive and stimulating environments. Community Integration: We work closely with local communities, recognizing and valuing their contributions and knowledge. Community integration is fundamental to the success and sustainability of our projects. Adaptation to Local Needs: We understand that each community has its own needs and challenges. We tailor our approaches to specifically and effectively address these realities, ensuring that our actions are relevant and impactful. Local Leadership and Experts: We value and support local leadership, working with specialists to develop and implement solutions that truly work for the community. Local leadership is essential for the continuity and success of our initiatives. This process is executed using psychopedagogical techniques applied in happiness classes, based on the "Theory of Happiness" by Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD. This theory seeks to understand and promote happiness and well-being. Individuals who experience higher levels o
- Where is Instituto Melo Cordeiro located?
- Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
- Is Instituto Melo Cordeiro trustworthy?
- Instituto Melo Cordeiro has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Instituto Melo Cordeiro's website?
- https://www.institutomelocordeiro.com.br/imc/site/
- Are donations to Instituto Melo Cordeiro tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Brazil under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.