Acorde is not a school, but it is a place of education.

Education that enables people to develop in all their dimensions, in a relationship of care for life.

Who we are

Wake Up Human Development

We are a civil society organization that since 2001 has contributed to the development of children, adolescents and young people living in the cities of Embu das Artes and Cotia, in the metropolitan region of the State of São Paulo.

Mission

“Promote conditions for the development of children, adolescents and young people in situations of social vulnerability, based on cultural, social and educational experiences.”

Vision

“Every child, teenager and young person exercising their right to play, dream and be whoever they want.”

Letter of Purpose

We want to live in a society capable of combating inequality and all forms of discrimination, with significant participation from all of society, especially those historically excluded from the process of social construction. We want decolonial development that makes sense for the diverse realities in which we live.

We believe in people and their ability to develop their potential when they have access to the right opportunities and conditions for each individual, since no two people are the same. We want to be part of building a more valuable and fulfilling collective life. We also believe that each person should be able to recognize their rights and have the necessary tools to exercise them.

We want to live in a society that values, strives and acts in an articulated manner to protect, care for and provide every possible opportunity for each child, adolescent and young person to develop fully, realize their potential and be able to weave the plots of their own future.

 

23 years of Acorde

By Joana Lee Ribeiro Mortari, CEO

 

“Acorde was founded in 2001, as a result of my parents’ desire to give back to society in the region close to where they live, in Jardim Tomé, in Embu das Artes. They started with a survey in the region to understand the needs.

Thus, Acorde was born as an initiative to serve the daughters and sons of families in the region, during the period outside of school attendance, offering not only the safe space that families needed, but a place for them to develop."

"The name Acorde is a combination of musical chord and the verb to wake up, in the sense of awakening the desire to learn"

Socio-educational programs

Structured to meet the development of children, adolescents and young people in a training cycle that integrates a diversity of socio-emotional, artistic, physical and cultural axes, that is, they start at age 7 and finish at age 18.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question? We're here to help.

  • 1. What programs does Acorde offer?

    Currently, the programs developed are Brincarte, aimed at children aged 6 to 8, Cativarte for children and adolescents aged 9 to 14 and young people aged 15 to 17 years and 11 months, and the permanent local development program.

  • 2. What happens in socio-educational programs?

    Brincarte and Cativarte take place daily after school hours. At Brincarte, children have a reference educator who develops most of the activities and can attend cooking, sports, environmental education and music workshops. At Cativarte, children and teenagers attend art, cooking, sports, environmental education, music and theater workshops.

  • 3. Does Acorde provide food for children attending educational programs?

    Yes. Everyone who attends Acorde programs receives food. Breakfast and lunch are served in the morning. Lunch and an afternoon snack are served in the afternoon.

  • 4. What is the minimum and maximum age to attend Acorde?

    From 6 years old to 17 years and 11 months.

  • 5. When does the enrollment period at Acorde open?

    Currently, due to the pandemic, we are not accepting new registrations, only re-registrations.

  • 6. How do I re-enroll?

    We contacted you via WhatsApp during the month of November and sent you a digital form to fill out.

  • 7. What are the hours that Acorde is available for service?

    Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 11:45 am and from 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm

  • 8. How does the Bazaar work?

    Bazar Acorde is open to the community from Monday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Special editions are held every month, usually on Saturdays. We receive and offer all types of donations to the public: clothing, shoes, furniture, decoration, electronics, household appliances, books and new and used utensils. You can follow all the news about Bazar Acorde on our social networks.

  • 9. Do you rent out Acorde's space?

    Yes, only on weekends, depending on the purpose and availability of the space.

  • 10. How do I donate to Acorde?

    It's simple, because you can donate in many ways. Just choose the method that is most comfortable for you. With your support, hundreds of children can attend our socio-educational programs.

"Art is the lie that allows us to know the truth."


Pablo Picasso

Doe!
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