We are a non-profit civil society organization, founded in 1991, which, after a solid 35-year track record, is taking on a new purpose: to be a foundation for a dignified life for the population. To build this journey, citizens' financial autonomy is the central focus of our work, which is structured around three pillars: skills development, connection with the world of work, and access to decent housing.
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We contribute to vocational training, access to knowledge and the development of skills and attitudes that support the productive inclusion of young people and adults.
We work directly to connect socially vulnerable young people and adults to the world of work in a dignified way, whether through employment or entrepreneurship.
We help make decent housing accessible to socially vulnerable people through training in financial planning and household budgeting, information on financing for affordable housing, community renovation drives and other housing improvement actions.
Alexandre Pereira da Silva
(28 years old)"The support of Instituto Ampliar was essential. Coming from a public school, I was able to gain the foundation and confidence I needed to pursue my dream of medicine. I took part in the Preparatory Course for ENEM (Brazil's national university entrance exam) and received not only academic support but also emotional support, which allowed me to earn a full scholarship at university and transform my future. I completed my medical degree in 2024."
Ester Amorim
(30 years old)"Instituto Ampliar helped me see new opportunities precisely when I most needed to start over. It was through the training and the welcoming support I received that I turned knowledge into autonomy and into new possibilities in life. Ampliar was essential in my journey, strengthening my confidence to start my own business, grow and build a more dignified future. I am a woman, a mother and, today, the owner of a beauty salon I opened in partnership with another former Ampliar student."
Geovanna Vitoria Fernandes
(19 years old)"The courses at Instituto Ampliar were a real turning point in choosing my profession and building my professional path. Thanks to the opportunity provided by Ampliar and its partners, I gained my first professional experience and discovered my passion for human resources. I took several of the institution's courses, and that experience was essential for me to enter the job market with the knowledge I needed to be hired permanently at my first job. I am currently studying Psychology and working at an HR consultancy."
Luciane Ribeiro dos Santos
(58 years old)"Instituto Ampliar changed my life and gave me the opportunity that transformed my professional path. I am a single mother and a former day cleaner, and it was through the Real Estate Broker Training I took at Ampliar that I built my career in the real estate market. Ampliar showed me the way, and I embraced every opportunity to earn my professional place. Today I am known as Corretora Kimi (Broker Kimi), and I stand out as one of the top brokers on my team."
Rafaella Pyetra Casemiro dos Santos
(19 years old)"From the very first course I took at Instituto Ampliar, I felt the confidence and security to keep learning and growing. Ampliar awakened new professional dreams in me and helped me see possibilities for my future. It was through the courses, the welcoming support and the connections provided by Ampliar that I found, in Occupational Safety, a profession I truly identify with. I am currently an intern in this field."
Wesley da Silva Rocha
(20 years old)"Instituto Ampliar showed me that I was capable, that I could dream bigger and occupy spaces that once seemed far from my reality as a young Black man from the outskirts of São Paulo. Often, what young people from the outskirts lack is not effort, but opportunity — and Ampliar was that opportunity in my life. More than vocational training, I found a welcoming environment, support and people who believed in my potential. Today, I work as a Junior Product Analyst at Itaú Unibanco and I am studying Advertising."
William Fillipini
(28 years old)"Instituto Ampliar transformed my life through education and showed me that studying can change realities. It was thanks to the courses and opportunities provided by Ampliar that I got my first job, entered college with a full scholarship at Mackenzie University and built my career at Banco Bradesco. The teaching I received in the institution's vocational courses and pre-university prep course showed me that education is one of the greatest tools for change for those living in social vulnerability. I am currently continuing my specialization at the graduate level."
