1.
Recicla Cerrado Program
The objective of this program is to change people’s habits
by teaching different ways of utilizing recyclable materials. Program
participants use products such as PET bottles, plastics, foil, glass, and
others to design artistic, environmentally friendly products.
In addition to saving the environment, the project offers
several benefits to the local community including food, free dentist
appointments and shirts made out of
recycled plastic bottles, among others. The program is also very innovative
because it encourages people to bring in recyclable materials in exchange for
green coins that can be used to purchase other environmentally friends
products.
Recicla Cerrado started in 2009. To date, it has
collected more than 36.3 tons of recyclable materials and offered several
handcraft classes to the community at Ipê. This project has already received the Ecopet
Award twice. (NOTE: This is an award granted by the Brazilian Association of the PET plastics.)
2.
"5 Special
Senses" (See my prior blog entry)
Operating since May 2007,
the "5 Special Senses" project allows disabled people (those with visual, hearing
or physical disabilities, as well as those with Down's Syndrome or autism) to
experience art in a multi-sensory way. This project uses a revolutionary
treatment created in Spain
30 years ago that makes interventions in five areas of human development
(autonomy, cognitive, motor, language and social) and emphasizes the importance
of introducing art to improve the quality of life of individuals with
disabilities.
3.
“I Plant
Culture”
Since January 2008, the
local government has provided fiscal incentives for individuals and companies
that support the development of cultural initiatives in Uberlândia. Under a
program called “I Plant Culture,” the Ipê Institute organizes lectures,
workshops, video conferences and roundtables to increase awareness of local art
to the general public and to promote the fiscal incentives that are available
through the sponsoring of cultural programs.
4.
Adopt a Collaborator
The “Adopt a
Collaborator” program aims to assist vulnerable populations with life and professional
skills. Ipê Cultural Institute partners with local companies to offer a number
of benefits such as: monthly stipends, transportation, food, medical and dental
care, nutrition sessions, English classes, conferences, workshops,
environmental education and cultural events. The program also offers
scholarships and vocational courses to excelling students.
Many of the project’s
collaborators have been adopted by local sponsor companies such as: Rec
Transportes, Sadia, Hippo Pizza, Ubertubos, Rotina, SEAP and Esamc. Others
collaborators have found jobs due to their skills development and received
recommendations for open positions.
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