News
"Gender and racial inequalities must be reversed so that all students receive a quality education"
Check out the interview with Denise Hirao, head of the Development area at Instituto Unibanco, about ELAS in the Exact Sciences and investing in gender and race equality in education.
Award encourages volunteering among high school students
High school students from public and private schools in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro, aged between 14 and 19, who are involved in social projects as volunteers, can apply. Applications are open until September 9th.
II ELAS Dialogue in the Exact Sciences debates gender and race equity in schools
Meeting to strengthen grantees by ELAS in the Exact Sciences brought together more than 50 educators, activists, students and experts in Rio de Janeiro on June 27 and 28.
ELAS Fund selects Program Analyst
The professional hired will be responsible for managing programs and projects, continuously monitoring their efficient execution. Those interested should send their CVs and letters of intent by July 8th.
12th Business and LGBT Rights Forum takes place this Thursday in São Paulo
Vanessa Lucena, development manager of the ELAS Fund, is taking part in the event today. The Forum seeks to foster debate and encourage companies to adopt actions aimed at the LGBT public.
Criola launches campaign against racism
Em parceria com a AMNB e a Marcha das Mulheres Negras, a ONG Criola desenvolveu a campanha Racismo Virtual – As Consequências São Reais. Assista ao vídeo.
Documentary looks at the living conditions of women in Latin America
A film recorded during a trip brings together women's experiences on the continent with the aim of raising awareness about gender inequalities. The documentary is available online.
ELAS Fund promotes II ELAS Dialogue in the Exact Sciences
Encontro vai reunir mais de 40 ativistas e especialistas para discutir gênero e educação nos dias 27 e 28 de junho no Rio de Janeiro
Free Feminist University promotes online course
On June 2 and 3, the Feminism and Everyday Life course is open for registration. The initiative is supported by the Speak Without Fear Fund.
Note of regret
Last Saturday we lost a great warrior. Jucimara Moreira, dear Mara, one of the most important activists in the fight against AIDS in Brazil, died at the age of 39.
With support from the ELAS Fund, GAMI discusses gender and exact sciences with students in Natal
Com o projeto Virando o Jogo – ELAS nas Exatas, elas estão desenvolvendo uma agenda intensa na Escola Estadual Paulo Pinheiro, na zona norte de Natal, no Rio de Grande do Norte.
Empowered women start audiovisual production workshops with students
With support from the ELAS Fund through ELAS in the Exact Sciences, the project discusses the participation of black women in science and technology with high school students