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Community care in Brazil

Care today.
Transform futures.

We strengthen families and communities through food security, social protection, culture, sport and opportunities in Eusébio and Pindoretama, Ceará.

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84,000+ meals distributed
Families gathered during an Instituto Casa de João community actionInstituto Casa de João archive

Institutional recognition

State Public Utility Entity

Recognized as an Entity of State Public Utility under Ceará State Law No. 19,874 of July 30, 2026.

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Local action. Measurable impact.

84,000+meals distributed
13,000+food baskets delivered
14 yearsof community Christmas celebrations

Who we are

A community organization built around dignity and human connection.

Instituto Casa de João is a Brazilian nonprofit organization based in Eusébio, Ceará. Our free, ongoing activities strengthen family and community bonds and help people access their rights.

Our work

Projects for every stage of life.

Each initiative responds to a real local need and is delivered with care, records, community participation and responsible coordination.

Food security

Casa sem Fome

Meals and food baskets for people and families facing social vulnerability.

Learn more →Basic social protection

Mais Saúde

Social support, qualified listening, guidance and responsible referrals to Brazil’s public service network.

Learn more →Children and teenagers

Lutando pela Vida

Free jiu-jitsu activities that strengthen discipline, self-esteem, belonging and protective bonds.

Learn more →Healthy ageing

Novos Saberes

Arts, literacy, recycling and entrepreneurship workshops for autonomy, memory and connection among people aged 60+.

Learn more →Culture and local memory

Cinema na Comunidade

Free screenings and conversations that expand cultural access and celebrate Ceará’s stories and identities.

Learn more →
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Volunteers preparing meals for the Casa sem Fome project

Why your support matters

Every contribution becomes care close to home.

Your support helps sustain meals, workshops, sport, cultural activities and social guidance for children, families and older adults. Our work is rooted in the community and connected to Brazil’s public protection network whenever a referral is needed.

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Trust and accountability

Know the organization behind your contribution.

Legal name: Instituto de Gestão, Planejamento e Assistência ao Investimento Social – Casa de João.
Brazilian registration number (CNPJ): 21.597.108/0001-83.

Official recognition: Entity of State Public Utility under Ceará State Law No. 19,874/2026.

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