By TAUAN SOUZA MATOS | Project Leader
The year 2025 marked a significant milestone for Mais1Code as a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting social justice through technology, evolving from a local educational project into an international leader in technological sovereignty. Throughout this period, our mission was significantly bolstered by the GlobalGiving community, which enabled us to bridge the deep-seated divide between the Brazilian peripheries and the world's most prestigious innovation hubs. Our journey was defined by unprecedented institutional validation, beginning with our selection as one of the top ten social initiatives in Brazil during the Expo Favela, the largest gathering for community-led entrepreneurship and social impact globally. This recognition was further amplified by our presence on national television through Rede Globo, where our founder shared our vision for the "University of the Periphery" with millions of households, cementing our authority as a leading institution in the field of impact-driven education.
Beyond the borders of Brazil, Mais1Code successfully expanded its footprint to promote south-south cooperation and international solidarity. In mid-2025, as part of the SP Global Tech mission, our leadership traveled to London to present our methodology for social inclusion to international stakeholders, proving that the creative resilience found in our communities is an invaluable asset for the global technological landscape. This international growth materialized through the establishment of institutional programs in Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe, ensuring that high-level digital training and professional opportunities are now accessible to Lusophone youth across three different continents. These achievements are not merely symbolic but represent a fundamental shift in how the world perceives the intellectual potential emerging from underserved territories.
As we progress through 2026, our focus has shifted toward institutionalizing these gains through our "Global Bridge" initiative. We are currently developing a seamless pathway to connect our senior talents from the periphery with international professional opportunities, ensuring that the wealth generated by the global digital economy flows directly back into our local communities.
Thank you for all the support.
Tauan Matos and Diogo Bezerra
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By Tauan Souza Matos | Project Leader
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