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This pathfinder contains electronic resources on organizations
of Brazil. Estimates of the numbers of associations and organizations
in Brazil range from 14,000 to 220,000, including sports clubs,
schools, social clubs, and neighborhood associations. Studies
have indicated that the 400 largest organizations represent 90
percent of activity in the sector.
For information about additional
resources at the Library of Congress, consult its online
catalog (http://catalog.loc.gov). The most
important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning
Brazil is the annual Handbook
of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/)
produced by over 160 contributing editors under the editorship
of the
Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. The Handbook
is available in selected libraries in book form. One of the major
aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating
to Brazil is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/brazil/)
site.
Organizations are here divided into: General | Academic | Arts
and Cultural Institutes | Environmental | Philanthropy/Nonprofits
General Organizations
ABONG - Associação Brasileira
de Organizações Não Governamentais (http://www.abong.org.br/)
Founded in 1991 and with 270 member associations as of November
2005, the Brazilian Association of Nongovernmental Organizations
(ABONG) collectively represents the interests of Brazilian NGOs
and promotes communication and connections among NGOs dedicated
to strengthening democracy and civil rights. Members organizations
work in the areas of regional development, human rights, public
policy, agricultural issues, urban issues, and environmental
and ecological issues. Site contains contact information for
each of eight regional ABONG centers. Links to online articles,
laws, and other documents related to NGOs, as well as a database
of projects and publications of member associations, and governmental,
international, and national organizations whose work impacts
the NGOs. In Portuguese.
Associação
Comunitária Monte Azul (http://www.monteazul.org.br/)
The Monte Azul Community Association conducts integrated social
work in three favela's (slums) in São Paulo, Brazil. Links
to information about the organization, work areas, products,
publications, donations, volunteers, projects, cultural agenda,
units, social action, and more. In Portuguese; some English
and German.
DHNET - Direitos
e Desejos Humanos No Ciberespaco (http://www.dhnet.org.br/inedex.htm)
Established online in 1995, the Human Rights and Culture Net
was founded by human rights activists and focuses on the following
themes: human rights/desires; cyber citizenry; historical memory;
education and human rights; and art and culture. Links include
databases, online texts, and/or bibliographies, legislative
documents notices of events and activities as well as to national
and international organizations. Site also includes an audio
archive and a video archive of materials related to human rights.
In Portuguese.
Fórum Social
Mundial - World Social Forum (http://www.forumsocialmundial.org.br/)
World Social Forum is an open meeting place where social movements,
networks, NGOs, and other civil society organizations opposed
to neo-liberalism and a world dominated by capital or by any
form of imperialism come together to pursue their thinking,
debate ideas democratically, formulate proposals, share experiences
freely, and network for effective action to create an alternative
to the neo-liberalist model. Includes links to documents pertaining
to past and future World Forum conference agendas, presentations
at workshops and seminars, media response, accomplishments,
and continuing action items. Also posts the organization's
charter of principles, information on related international
organizations and events, and full-text of papers and reports
on related social and economic topics. In Portuguese, English,
Spanish, and French.
SUIPA: Sociedade União Internacional Protetora dos Animais (http://www.suipa.org.br/)
International Union Society for Protection of Animals, a nongovernmental,
nonprofit organization. Includes links to information about
SUIPA, its history, animal adoption, legislation, how to help,
donations, gifts and bookmarks, news, etc. In Portuguese.
Academic Organizations
BRASA. Brazilian Studies Association (http://www.brasa.org/)
An international, interdisciplinary academic organization founded in 1992. Supports
and promotes Brazilian studies in all fields–especially the humanities
and social sciences–worldwide, particularly in the United States. Based
at the University of New Mexico. Site includes links to membership information,
details on upcoming congresses, employment opportunities, events, new publications,
as well as links to electronic journals, online newspapers, and magazines. Also
offers numerous links to Brazilian search engines, universities, governmental
bodies, art and cultural institutions, sports clubs, etc. In English and Portuguese.
Arts and Cultural Institutes
ICOMOS Brasil. Conselho Internacional
de Monumentos e Sitios (http://www.icomos.org.br/)
International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a nongovernmental, international
organization sponsored by UNESCO and headquartered in Paris. ICOMOS promotes
the worldwide conservation of monuments and historic sites by professionals,
volunteers, and specialists. ICOMOS/Brasil was founded in Rio de Janeiro
in 1974. The site contains a list of the national council members, the council
charter, list of Brazilian locations on the World Heritage list, and an agenda
of upcoming events. In Portuguese; information in English and French on other
ICOMOS links.
Environmental Organizations
Forum Brasileiro de ONGS e Movimentos Sociais para o Meio Ambiente e Desenvolvimento
(http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/jungle/1898/)
Provides information on the forum’s history and links to periodic online
circular with current news on topics of interest to NGOs and social movements
concerned with the environment. Also links to the Web sites of each of its
20 member organizations. In Portuguese.
Philanthropy / Nonprofit Organizations
Banco da Mulher (http://www.bancodamulher.org.br)
The Woman's Bank in Brazil is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization.
Its mission is to promote the human and financial development of low-income
Brazilian women, creating conditions that allow their integration in the
society and the development of the quality of their family, by means of the
work and self-sustainment. Links to information about the bank, how to receive
support, volunteer work, partners, publications, etc. In Portuguese.
Filantropia.org (http://www.filantropia.org/)
Philanthropy portal dedicated to increasing awareness about nongovernmental,
nonprofit organizations in Brazil. Site includes the Guia da Filantropia
(Philanthropy Guide) which describes the 400 largest nonprofits and their
missions and provides data on their financial standing and contact information.
Also sponsors and includes a link to the Premio Bem Eficiente [http://www.melhores.com.br/],
a site listing the 50 winners of the annual award for the most effective/best-run
nonprofits. The portal also contains a topical directory and search engine
for Brazilian nonprofits, forms for online donations, and information on
volunteering. Sponsored by Kranitz & Associates, a strategic planning
consulting firm that offers free consulting advice to nonprofits. In Portuguese.
Rits - Rede de Informacoes Para o Terceiro
Setor (http://www.rits.org.br/)
Nonprofit organization providing information about organizations that are not
fully in the private or public sector,i.e., the third sector. Also provides“democratic” access
to information and knowledge technologies with the aim of increasing efficiency
in that sector. Site contains
a free database of organizations, projects, and people associated with the
nonprofit sector, searchable by name, city, state, and other access points.
Also maintains a searchable online archive of annotated citations and full-text
works related to the third sector as well as links to information dealing with
current and pending related legislation. In Portuguese.
UNICEF No Brasil (http://www.unicef.org/brazil/)
UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) in Brazil helps children get the care
and stimulation they need in the early years of life and encourages families
to educate girls as well as boys. Links include information about UNICEF,
children's rights, statistics, news, donations, and more. Searchable. In
Portuguese.
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