What inspires you? Usually, listening to other people’s stories, sharing knowledge and exchanging experiences is one way. That’s why we believe that inspirational talks spark new ideas, motivate change and…
Why do we exist, how are our projects developed, and what is our ultimate goal? In order to answer some of these questions, we have prepared this small…
A comforting feeling is that of accomplishment at the end of each completed project. And it is with this feeling that we end another cycle in the community of Barão…
To pause, breathe, reflect, and co-create. Moments of immersion here at Raízes are crucial to promoting connection and cohesion within our team. This practice offers a number of benefits that…
The impact of investing in social and environmental causes can be measured in many ways. And if you know Raízes, you know that we believe that Private Social Investment (PSI)…
Racial literacy is one of Raízes’ anti-racism strategies. The Brazilian Academy of Letters defines it as a set of pedagogical practices that aim to make individuals aware of the structure and…
Bufunfa, bolada, grana, trocado, tutu – these are some of the many slang words, synonyms for ‘money’, found throughout Brazil. The truth is that money is needed for many things…
Traveling whilst doing good deeds at the same time seems twice as wonderful, doesn’t it? And it is! This sort of exploration exists, and it is called voluntourism. Many…
By Mariana Madureira Published by Tourism Log The Jequitinhonha Valley in Brazil is a region of dry climate, hence also known as “Sertão de Minas”(the state back lands),…
Colombia is using community-based tourism in an alternative way, considering destructive economic sources such as mining, and also as a local development tool in new peaceful times. Teenagers that used…
