Instituto Phi

About “Sim, Eu Sou do Meio”  The organization operates through the social technology "Family Development Program" , which provides comprehensive support to families in vulnerable situations. Its actions include:  Psychological counseling  Pedagogical support and educational reinforcement  Health care focused on Black women  Sports workshops and professional training for youth  Socio-productive inclusion – training for income generation in gastronomy, health, and well-being.  Free legal assistance  Nutritional counseling  Social work services Local Context – Belford Roxo (RJ), Brazil   The organization is located in Belford Roxo, a municipality with a population of 500,000 and alarming levels of social inequality compared to other municipalities in the State of Rio de Janeiro.  Only 5.7% of the population holds a higher education degree — the lowest rate in the country  75.2% of people living in extreme poverty are Black women  39.3% of the population lives on less than half the minimum wage (approximately R$ 759.00 / €117 / US$136)  Only 9.81% of the population is formally employed — the second lowest formal employment rate in the state of Rio de Janeiro.  About the “Raízes do Meio” Kitchen   The organization’s kitchen operates through three main fronts:  Solidarity Meals  Prepares meals for over 2,500 people facing hunger, as well as snacks for participants in sports, cultural, educational, and income-generation workshops offered by the organization.  Socio-Productive Inclusion  A training space for hundreds of women per year, offering bakery and pastry courses based on the “Sou Empreendedora, Sou Mulher” methodology, promoting financial autonomy.  Social Business  Operates a catering service contracted by public and private partners, generating income for women in vulnerable situations and bridging professional training with real income opportunities.  Kitchen Renovation Project -    A renovation project was developed to adapt the kitchen to the building’s ground floor, with a total area of 92 m². The project was designed by architect Marina Lage, with support from civil engineering consultants. The new layout will serve both training purposes and social business production.  Link for the images. Project Costs   Infrastructure – R$ 176.000,00 (USD 5.32 APROX = USD 33,200) Labor: R$ 30,000  Raw materials (sand, cement, wiring, etc.): R$ 12,000  Bathroom fixtures: R$ 7,500  Doors, windows, partitions, and canopies: R$ 30,000  Floor and wall finishes: R$ 22,000  Paint materials: R$ 4,000  Kitchen sinks and fixtures: R$ 4,000  Lighting (bulbs, fixtures, finishing): R$ 3,500  Architectural executive project: R$ 8,000  Construction management and administration: R$ 35,000  Taxes, printing, and fees: R$ 20,000  Fundraising and Reporting Management: The entire process of fundraising, financial monitoring, and donor reporting is managed by Instituto Phi , which applies a 15% administrative fee on the total funds raised.  Instituto Phi is a non-profit organization with 11 years of experience supporting social initiatives across Brazil. With growing international engagement, Phi offers robust technical expertise in project oversight and financial accountability, ensuring that every contribution is used efficiently and transparently. This structured and professional approach reinforces donor confidence and strengthens the long-term impact of each supported initiative.  **Donations in REAIS (BRL) can be made through PIX: campanhas@phi.org.br