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LSI-TEC (Integrated Systems Technological Laboratory) is a nonprofit organization, in operation since 1999, with nationally and internationally recognized lines of action, dedicated to the development and innovation of advanced technologies and which has become a pole for worldwide reference. LSI-TEC is designed to be a bridge between academia and society, promoting the application of knowledge in advanced technology, thus generating high value-added products, services, and systems that enhance the Brazilian industry competitiveness. Developing advanced technology to offer innovating solutions that leverage businesses, while prioritizing public interests and the Brazilian Country development.

To support homeless people with shelter and meal.

co-create employability and income generation opportunities for underprivileged youth by providing free professional training in technology.

Our mission is to empower a network of leaders who, beginning with a transformational experience as full-time teachers in the most vulnerable schools in the country, with on-going training, will develop the commitment and knowledge necessary to multiply their impact and generate greater opportunities for all.

The CRUZ VERMELHA BRASILEIRA institution is duly authorized by local laws to receive donations according to the legislation. BRAZILIAN RED CROSS The Brazilian Red Cross, founded on December 5, 1908, is constituted on the basis of the Geneva Conventions, of which Brazil is a signatory. It is a civil, non-profit, philanthropic, independent association, declared by the Brazilian government of international public utility, of voluntary help, auxiliary of the public powers and, in particular, of the military health services. Mission To alleviate human suffering without distinction of race, religion, social condition, gender, or political opinion. Values - Fundamental Principles - HUMANITY: It spares no effort to prevent and alleviate human suffering under any circumstances. It seeks not only to protect life and health, but also to ensure respect for human beings. Promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace among all peoples. - IMPARTIALITY: It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, religion, social status, gender, or political opinion. It seeks only to alleviate human suffering by giving priority to the most urgent cases of misfortune. - NEUTRALITY: Refrains from taking sides in hostilities or participating at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature. - INDEPENDENCE: It is independent and must maintain its autonomy, even in the actions of National Societies, as auxiliaries of the public authorities in their humanitarian activities, subject to the laws governing their respective countries, in order to act always in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross. - VOLUNTEERING: Is a Voluntary Relief Institution without any profit-making purpose - UNITY: It is unique. There can be only one Red Cross Society in each country. It is open to all and exercises its humanitarian action throughout the national territory. - UNIVERSALITY: It is a worldwide institution, in which all Societies have equal rights and share equal responsibilities and duties, helping each other. The Brazilian Red Cross, recognized by the Brazilian government as a society of voluntary help, autonomous, auxiliary of the public powers, and in particular, of the military health services, is the only one authorized to exercise its work throughout the national territory. It maintains a Central Body, in the City of Rio de Janeiro, which coordinates, supervises, guides and regulates the activities of its Branches, which are its operational arms distributed throughout the country, which follow the same molds of the International Movement. Objectives: - Save lives in disasters, prevent diseases and support local recovery. - Ensure safe health and life. - Promote social inclusion and a culture of nonviolence.

Transforming lives through personal empowerment and excellence in education, promoting social inclusion and empowering women for autonomy and social leadership.

Our International Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our Mission in the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland: Called to be disciples of Jesus Christ, The Salvation Army United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland exists to save souls, grow saints and serve suffering humanity. Our Vision: As disciples of Jesus Christ, we will be a Spirit-filled, radical, growing movement, with a burning desire to lead people into a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, actively serve the community, and fight for social justice. Our Values: Our identity and God-given mission as disciples of Jesus Christ are shaped by the values of the Kingdom of God. We love God with all our heart, soul, strength and mind, and we love our neighbour as Ourselves. We have Integrity in everything we do, being reliable, trustworthy, transparent and honest in our personal and business relationships. We are Accountable to God in every area of our lives and to others in all our dealings. We have Compassion for all people. We are Passionate about unconditionally demonstrating God's love to everyone. We have Respect for people and planet, seeing the God-given potential in every person and being stewards of the environment. We are Bold in proclaiming the gospel in everything that we do and in fighting for social justice.

The mission of The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) is to alleviate world hunger.  We do this by collaborating to develop food banks in communities where they are needed around the world and by supporting food banks where they already exist.

Our mission is to aid and support children suffering from poverty, sickness, lack of education or who have experienced physical or moral violence, by offering them the opportunity and the hope of a new life. It is an independent, lay organisation and is also designated an ONLUS (Non-profit organisation of social value). It operates without discrimination of culture, ethnicity and religion and upholds the United Nations rights of the child. The Foundation works around the world and is closest to the weakest and most neglected children offering them food, medicine, health care, education and programmes for social reintegration. In pursuing its goal, Mission Bambini is inspired by the following values: freedom, justice, truth, respect for others and solidarity.

CEMINA ( Communication, Education, Information and Adaptation) is a not- for- profit organization founded in 1990 to empower women and communities through the use of the radio. Over the years CEMINA has created 400 women's radio programs and has been awarded with various prizes. The radio model, created by CEMINA, is considered a social technology and has been disseminated not only in Brazil but in other countries as well. Since 2007, CEMINA has shifted its focus from radio to the capacity building for social start ups and education for adaptation to climate change. One of its main projects is Adapta Sertao ( www.adaptasertao.net) which aim is to develop a social technology that benefits the population of small underserved towns in the semi-arid region of Brazil. The project consists in articulating a group of social technologies that use scare resources such as water and arable land to guarantee the livelihoods of the local communities especially small farmers. The project has received very prestigious awards such as the 2008 SEED Award. It has also been recognized as a best practice by UN Habitat. CEMINA also supports a children- youth program at Favela Julio Otoni. The program offers a series of benefits for children with ages between 6 and 14 years old. The idea is to offer these children the new possibilities of seeing and actualizing the world. The program is done with volunteers.

Zahana in Madagascar is dedicated to participatory rural development, education, revitalization of traditional Malagasy medicine, reforestation, and sustainable agriculture. It is Zahana's philosophy that participatory development must be based on local needs and solutions proposed by local people. It means asking communities what they need and working with them collaboratively so they can achieve their goals. Each community's own needs are unique and require a tailor -made response

To promote the integral education of children, adolescents and young people through sports, culture and job training.