By Edson Gomes Lima de Encarnacao | Diretor Financeiro / CFO
The Forming Champions project is an initiative of the Abraço Campeão Educational Cultural and Sports Association. Its main objective is to provide a space to develop the potential of children and young people from the Complexo do Alemão communities through boxing and martial arts activities (Capoeira, Karate, Jiu-jitsu, Boxing, and Muay Thai classes are offered), combined with citizenship and alternative education. Using this methodology to develop activities with children and young people allows them to enhance their potential and is integrated with personal development classes, which allow them to broaden their knowledge horizons, develop their developmental capabilities, and develop their socio-emotional skills for different aspects of life. Classes are currently held at the project's headquarters.
During this period (January to October 2025), we continued sports activities at the Abraço Campeão headquarters and at the Vera Saback Municipal School. This model is increasingly consolidating, and we are in the process of establishing new partnerships to expand the reach and impact of Abraço Campeão's activities.
Beneficiaries continue to attend personal development classes once a week to discuss various topics, as well as meetings to discuss cross-cutting issues. We continue to hold meetings for girls and women every Monday to discuss various topics (these meetings are in-person, experts may be invited, visits to other institutions may be arranged, etc.).
From April to October 2025, we saw a large number of new students enrolling.
Achievements during the period:
- Capoeira circle for the community.
- Jiu-Jitsu belt exchange exam
- Muay Thai belt exchange exam
During this period, the Muay Thai team participated in the Brazilian Muay Thai Championship, winning six gold medals and one silver medal.
Three athletes participated in the national boxing championship, winning two gold medals and one bronze medal. The gold medalist was invited to and will participate in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games. This preparation program could lead her to the Olympics.
In short, Abraço Campeão continues its work with the goal of transforming the lives of children and young people while also working with high-performance athletes. GlobalGiving was and is fundamental in this process of developing champions at Abraço Campeão, and we hope to maintain this partnership to keep this flame burning.
We are currently focused on the fundraising process for the construction of the new Champion's Embrace Headquarters. The goal is to create a space of excellence to produce champions in all spheres of development.
We continue to strive to reduce inequalities in terms of opportunities and starting points.
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