São Paulo brings together society, entrepreneurs and Brazilian NGOs at the 3rd edition of ONG Brasil (NGO Brazil)

 

The opening ceremony of ONG Brasil [NGO Brazil], the biggest Brazilian event for the third sector, was attended by a multitude of entrepreneurs and representatives of organizations, who in their discussions revealed different viewpoints on the importance and development of volunteer work in recent years, promoting interaction between NGOs and the other sectors. On its first day, the event was attended by 500 NGOs from all over Brazil, over a 15,000 m² area, and it continues until Saturday (12/17), and will take in visitors, exhibitors and seminar attendees who are interested in fostering development and the exchange of knowledge in the sector.   More information

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Mini Courses

On December 15 and 16, Diálogo Social [Social Dialogue] and Filantropia Magazine are promoting 24 mini-courses with the focus being social management. Aimed at third sector professionals, the courses and workshops cover issues such as HR recruitment and selection; digital marketing for NGOs...

 

International Volunteer Work Conference

 


An intensive debate took place on Thursday morning, at Expo Center Norte. Before the official start of the Fair, there was the presentation of the International Volunteer Work Conference on the following issue: “The State of the World's Volunteerism” (Estado do Voluntariado no Mundo), the situation of volunteer work in Brazil and an overview highlighting advances and challenges in the sector.

UBM Social Responsibility

 “With this non-profit event we are replicating what we do as the best in the world in the business sector for the benefit of a fairer and more reponsible community. In its third edition, ONG Brasil [NGO Brazil] has consolidated itself as the event for the third sector in the country.”

Joris van Wijk, Director of UBM Brazil.  

 

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NGO Brazil Congress

 

During the first two days, the fair and conferences are aimed at allowing NGOs to exchange experiences with seminars, courses and other attractions which will stimulate employee and volunteer training and will make new partnerships possible. Representatives of the second sector interested in investing in social, environmental or cultural projects are also invited to take part in the activities.

 

Watch NGO Brazil videoclip on Youtube

This video is a preview on how successfull was the 2nd edition of NGO Brazil, that was held from November 25 to 27, at Expo Center Norte, São Paulo, Brazil. Soon, UBM Brazil will release a full version of the video with interviews, testimonials and much more!

 

NGO Brazil has an important network of partners

For the realization of the 3rd edition of the event ONG Brasil, UBM Brazil depends on an important network of partners, such as the aforementioned Filantropia Magazine (programming and media) and Expo Center Norte (venue), among other.
UBM Brazil • Alameda Tocantins, 75 - 16th floor - Alphaville - São Paulo - Brasil • Tel. (55 11) 4689-1935 • Fax (55 11) 4689-1926