Help sheltered adolescents to live a worthy life

Dear donor,

We are pleased to share with you an update on the ongoing work of Grupo Nós, a program dedicated to supporting adolescents in vulnerable situations as they transition into adult life.

Grupo Nós In 2025, Grupo Nós reached an important milestone with the graduation of 18 young participants, who completed their journey in the program at the age of 19. This moment marked a significant step toward autonomy and the conclusion of an important phase in their personal and educational development.

Throughout the first semester of 2026, Grupo Nós continued to support its current participants, now aged 18, through individualized follow-up. This support focused on their transition out of residential care services, with an emphasis on strengthening autonomy, building life projects, and ensuring access to fundamental rights. The team carried out ongoing coordination with the social assistance network, particularly to facilitate access to social benefits and housing alternatives, according to each young person’s needs. At the same time, efforts were made to strengthen connections with the labor market, aiming to support their entry into productive activities and employment opportunities.

For the upcoming semester, we are in the process of establishing a partnership with a higher education institution in São Paulo to implement vocational guidance group sessions. These activities will be supported by volunteer university students and will contribute to the young participants’ career planning and professional decision-making. Grupo Nós Team Development. During this semester, the Grupo Nós team, including technical coordination, leadership, and the monitoring and evaluation department of Instituto Fazendo História, participated in a continuing education program focused on Life Project Development. The training was led by Marisa Baruch P. Abujamra, an educator at Instituto Colmeia and a specialist in this field. The program aimed to strengthen the team’s work through a combination of theoretical and practical reflections, structured around the key dimensions of a life project: social, personal, and professional. The sessions were designed to be dynamic and participatory, enhancing the team’s strategies for supporting young people. With a total of 21 hours, the training provided both theoretical and methodological tools that enriched professional practice. It contributed to more intentional support processes, strengthened active listening, and enabled the development of individualized strategies that respect each young person’s unique path and circumstances.

To close, we would like to share a message from one of the young participants: “An open letter to your work… Thank you for every emotion experienced in the group. You are incredible, bringing love and equality to young people. This is not just work, it is a commitment.” – J., former participant of Grupo Nós.

We sincerely thank you for your continued support and trust. Your partnership makes it possible to expand opportunities and build new paths for adolescents transitioning into adulthood with dignity, autonomy, and hope.

Warm regards,

Instituto Fazendo História Team

Dear donors,

Thank you for your continued partnership with the Grupo Nós program. Your support enables sustained processes of care, learning, and development for young people at a critical stage of life. Below, we share highlights from September to December 2025.

In September, we held the much-anticipated Grupo Nós Career Fair, now in its fourth edition. The event offered a full day dedicated to professional development and future pathways. In the first part of the program, young people who had previously completed Grupo Nós joined a roundtable conversation to share the challenges and achievements of their professional journeys, creating an inspiring space for dialogue and peer learning. In the second part, participants engaged in workshops focused on finance, health, project development, beauty and aesthetics, and professional posture.

October marked the realization of our Literary Fair, bringing together young people from Grupo Nós, as well as children and adolescents from the Fazendo Minha História program and participants from the Family Foster Care service of Instituto Fazendo História. Activities included storytelling sessions, photography workshops, hair care activities, and poetic writing workshops, concluding with a vibrant rap battle.

As the year drew to a close, we celebrated the graduation of 18 young people who completed five years of continuous follow-up through the program. To mark this milestone, we visited Parque Maeda, offering a moment to rest and prepare for the next stage of life.

To close the year, we organized a gathering with all the young people who participated in Grupo Nós at the Went’n Wild water park, strengthening bonds and celebrating the journey shared throughout the year.

To conclude, we would like to share the story of F., a 19-year-old who left institutional care one year ago and has been steadily turning his plans into reality. F. completed high school and continues working at an auction company. In the second semester, he began an undergraduate program in technology and has shown strong interest in the field. He is actively engaged in Grupo Nós activities and contributes thoughtful reflections to group discussions. At this year’s Career Fair, F. received a tablet through a raffle, which will support his studies. He currently lives in a Youth Housing residence maintained by the São Paulo Municipal Department of Social Assistance, which ensures his basic needs while allowing him to plan financially for the future. At the end of this year, F. completed his journey with Grupo Nós, and we remain confident as he moves forward.

Thank you for your trust and partnership. Your support helps sustain consistent, long-term work that creates real opportunities for young people as they build their futures