PROJECT · 2015–2017
A civic-participation movement, built and led in Foz do Iguaçu
Façamos and its projects: citizenship, public debate, and access to rights.
Overview
Façamos was a civic-participation movement in Foz do Iguaçu, active from July 2015 to December 2017. As co-founder and community leader, I led the movement and a team of 12 volunteers, running activities to promote citizenship and leadership through civic participation, public debate and social projects. It was formally constituted, with statute and founding minutes on file (December 2015).
Projects underFaçamos
Agende Aqui
Apr 2016 – May 2016
The project stemmed from a conversation with Dr Geraldo Dutra, then Chief Judge of the local Electoral Court, during a Café das Seis session.
Our goal was to democratise access to biometric voter registration in Foz do Iguaçu. During a four-day task force, we mobilised volunteers and set up mobile hubs to serve the city's most vulnerable areas.
The initiative facilitated over 2,000 appointments and was carried out in partnership with the local Electoral Registration Office, Rede Massa (SBT), Itaipu Binacional, and Itaipu Parquetec.
- Voter Mobilization
- Team Leadership
Café da Tarde
Jun 2016 – Aug 2016
A series of public debates that brought together over 150 participants in Foz do Iguaçu to bridge the gap between citizens and experts.
Over the course of three months, we hosted the following editions:
- Tackling Corruption: A talk by Federal Prosecutor Daniela Sitta on the joint role of society and the Federal Prosecution Service (a central theme during the political turmoil of 2016). Event page ↗
- The Migration Crisis: An analysis of immigration trends and rights in Brazil, featuring local researchers and a first-hand account from a Haitian student. Event page ↗
- Discussing Foz: A mapping of new pathways for the city's economic development, focusing on its untapped potential. Event page ↗
- Team Leadership
- Citizenship Education
Digital Security Workshop
An in-person workshop on online behaviour and security, aimed at young athletes aged 7 to 18 from the Projeto Instituto Meninos do Lago.
Over the course of a full day, we facilitated discussions on the digital exposure of these prospective athletes, addressing the practical impacts. Our goal was to raise awareness of how their online presence can significantly influence both their personal lives and future careers.
Meet-up: Café das Seis
A monthly meet-up featuring an informal chat with a prominent professional from Foz do Iguaçu.
It was during one of these sessions that the Agende Aqui initiative was born, following a conversation with the Senior Judge of the local Electoral Court.
Entrevistas, Eleições 2016
An interview series around the 2016 municipal elections.
Latão Solidário
A clothing drive, collecting donations for those in need.