Foster a new mental health culture in schools

In this edition of the progress report for the "Foster a New Mental Health Culture in Schools" project, we are pleased to share with you, our valued donors, the pride we feel about the impact achieved by this course in 2024.

We concluded the year with 3,989 educators impacted by the training, reaching more than 2,209 schools across the state of São Paulo. In addition to receiving their certification, these professionals, connected to the São Paulo State Department of Education (SEDUC-SP), were able to use the completion certificate as a valid document for career progression.

Beyond the educators, our pilot project extending the Ame Sua Mente na Escola (Love Your Mind at School) training to school psychologists impacted over 280 mental health professionals who work in the state public school system.

We are now preparing to launch the Ame Sua Mente na Escola mental health training cycle for 2025. Along with our ongoing partnership with SEDUC-SP, in the Paraná state, we continue our collaboration with Fundação Itaú Social and the Inclusive Education Board of the Paraná State Department of Education. The knowledge dissemination project for public school educators is now in the planning phase for its second stage, during which the content studied by a group of 16 trainers will be shared across schools.

The year has just begun, and we are filled with hope and determination to continue this transformative journey. Mental health in schools is more than a mission—it's a collective effort to build a future where every student, educator, and community feels supported and empowered. Thank you for being part of this cause. Together, we can continue to break barriers, nurture well-being, and sow the seeds of a mentally healthier Brazil. We look forward to sharing the next steps of this incredible journey with you. 

See you soon!