Building Business Champions for Children in Brazil

Through the Building Brazil Business Champions for Children project, Childhood Education International’s Center for Business Champions (CBC) supported Fundação Abrinq pelos Direitos da Criança (FADC) in establishing a network of business champions for childhood development in Brazil.

Project Goals

Recognizing the critical role of childhood development in shaping future productivity and economic growth in Brazil, this project sought to engage business leaders in supporting childhood initiatives. Through expert training and consulting, the project aimed to position FADC as a global leader in leveraging business partnerships for the benefit of children and to create lasting positive impacts for the children of Brazil.

Project Structure

This project consisted of three phases over six months. The CBC first created a comprehensive landscape analysis for FADC to inform and position the organization’s work to build a network of business champions. It identified current opportunities and challenges for engaging businesses in child development in Brazil.

Drawing on insights from the landscape analysis, the CBC delivered six tailored training sessions (held virtually) that equipped the FADC team with practical tools and strategies to engage in building a business network. Staff from diverse roles such as program management, communications, advocacy, and research participated. The sessions included guest speakers and curated resources focused on addressing the unique needs of FADC and its network partners, ensuring relevance and impact.

Impact

Throughout the training period, the CBC provided consulting and advisory support to help FADC develop a robust strategy for launching and sustaining the network. The program culminated with the FADC formally launching its business network for children, Campeões pela Infância (“Champions for Children”), at an inspiring in-person event in São Paulo in early November.