2024 Highlights

In 2024, the Vale Foundation developed projects in the areas of health, education and income generation, in addition to initiatives by the Knowledge Stations. In total, 48 municipalities across the states of Pará, Maranhão, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro were reached, impacting approximately 2.9 million people. The year was also marked by support to Vale in allocating R$ 258.1 million through tax-incentivized resources, progress in impact indicator monitoring and further development of concept testing in the fight against extreme poverty.

In the health sector, the Social Protection Health Cycle project celebrated its 10th anniversary, supporting around 700 Primary Health Units (UBS) and 119 Social Assistance Reference Centers (CRAS), reaching 12,512 professionals and donating 6,811 pieces of equipment to municipal administrations. In the field of education, highlights included support to 1,200 schools across the country through the Literacy Tracks project and the contribution of the Literary Wheels and Networks program to the development of the Municipal Plan for Books, Reading, Literature, Libraries and Orality (PMLLLBO) in Ouro Preto (MG).

Initiatives focused on employment and income generation were expanded based on experiences from the Maranhão Women’s Network, SAN Front, and the Rural Development Hub. The Knowledge Stations also made progress, strengthening their community college prep programs and adopting the Theory of Change as a reference methodology, focusing on reducing social vulnerabilities and improving the quality of life for supported families.