Casa do Zezinho in Brazil helps young people gain access to higher education

We help Casa do Zezinho strengthen its commitment to education through the launch of the Pre-University Course, an initiative that will serve up to 150 young people in the region. The project’s goal is to facilitate access to higher education by providing high-quality preparation for the ENEM and university entrance exams, fostering study habits, discipline, and organization, and supporting participants as they develop their life plans.

The initiative includes ongoing educational support and activities designed to promote the participants’ personal development, encouraging their continued engagement, motivation, and commitment throughout the program. This partnership reaffirms the importance of investing in education as a key tool for social inclusion, expanding opportunities, and transforming lives.

Founded in 1994 by educator Dagmar Rivieri, Casa do Zezinho is a nonprofit organization located in Capão Redondo, in southern São Paulo. Over the past 32 years, the organization has positively impacted the lives of more than 32,000 children, teenagers, and young people thanks to its educational model that combines human development, culture, sports, technology, and citizenship. Its goal is to help the participants become more independent, engaged, and better prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century.