The Vale Foundation promotes social development in the territories where Vale operates, with a focus on education, health and job and income generation.
Photo: José Palma
The Literacy Trails project, promoted by the Vale Foundation, supports literacy in the early years of Elementary School through the training of educators and the distribution of pedagogical materials. It operates in regions where Vale is present, with local partnerships in Maranhão, Pará, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Learn about other projectsThe Vale Foundation aims to strengthen public policies in cities in Pará, Maranhão, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo e Rio de Janeiro. These spaces promote the integral development of children and young people, with activities that stimulate creativity, value local culture and strengthen partnerships with the government and civil society.
invested in social projects
students benefited
Primary Health Care Units (UBS) supported
professionals trained
participants enrolled in the Knowledge Stations
Social Protection Health Cycle Hosts Intersectoral Thematic Workshops in Itaguaí and Cariacica
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Games and Education: Literacy Trails promotes Mathematical Games Day in Catas Altas (MG)
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Literacy Trails highlights the writing of students from Maranhão with the launch of a children’s book
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With a focus on health, Vale Foundation conducts new initiatives to strengthen the SUS and SUAS in Minas Gerais
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Rural Development Center and Embrapa Maranhão implement Sisteminha and promote Training of Multipliers at COP30 headquarters
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Vale Foundation’s family farming projects are highlighted in July in Maranhão and Minas Gerais
Know more +Fundação Vale was established more than 50 years ago and is funded by resources from the mining company Vale. However, it is an independent institution, with its own bylaws, and is regulated by the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
No. Fundação Vale develops structured social programs and projects aimed at social transformation and development in the territories where it operates. Donations, however, may be part of some initiatives or integrated into certain strategies of our institutional partners, funders, or implementing organizations.
On an exceptional basis, such as during actions to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, donations of materials, food, and other supplies were made. More information on this topic can be found on the Vale.
Fundação Vale believes that to do more, it is necessary to work together. Therefore, it relies on several investor partners who share common goals in support of social development in the territory. These partners include other foundations, companies, corporate institutes, and development agencies.
Fundação Vale does not raise financial resources from the general public through individual donation campaigns, crowdfunding websites, or online fundraising initiatives.
Read more about how Fundação Vale establishes partnerships.
Currently, Fundação Vale does not have an active volunteer program. To participate in solidarity initiatives, please visit the Vale Volunteer Network page.
Fundação Vale does not open calls or public notices for sponsoring performances or the circulation and dissemination of artistic works. Sponsorships through federal cultural incentive laws are part of Vale’s cultural support strategy. More information on this topic can be found on the Instituto Cultural Vale website.