About Mount Carmel Association

For over 30 years, Monte Carmelo has pursued its mission of supporting the material, human, and spiritual education of children and junior youth living in situations of social vulnerability in Porto Feliz. Its programs include educational enrichment and empowerment classes that incorporate the arts and care for the environment.  All students attend public school in the morning or afternoon and go to Monte Carmelo either before or after school. The institute currently serves 90 students, ages 6-14

The Challenge

Brazil has been severely impacted by COVID19. Although MCA has diverse sources of funding, 45% of their income was from the federal government.  These monies have not been able as usual due to the economic impacts of the ongoing global health crisis.

School of Virtues

Living virtues and human values are an integral part of Monte Carmelo's educational material. This includes study, reflection, and practice of human virtues and values related to the life and development of children and youth, covering: my life, my city, environment, citizenship, and work. On a daily basis, students participate in activities as an opportunity to experience the virtues so  they may become upright, conscientious citizens with a spirit of service and determined to develop their own talents and abilities and to contribute to the betterment of their community.

Other programs include Digital Inclusion (computer literacy), Planting with Affection (vegetable gardening), and Uniao faz a vida (collaborative citizenship).

How we help

Mona Foundation has stepped in to support this organization as it goes through financial difficulty brought by the pandemic. This has enabled the continuing education of its students.

Other Partner Projects