In 2025, Instituto Tecendo Infâncias began supporting Maramar Community School, located on the Penínsual de Maraú, in the state of Bahia, Brazil, in partnership with Instituto Promar. Over its 13 years of operation, the school has served more than 400 children by integrating Waldorf pedagogy with local knowledge and cultural traditions.

In a region characterized by significant social vulnerability, where 60% of the population lives below the poverty line, and 27% of adults are illiterate, Maramar Community School has become a primary access point for quality early childhood education.

With the Institute’s support, the school expanded its capacity by opening a new nursery class and introducing full-day early childhood education. This included hiring a teacher, making infrastructure improvements such as adding a bathroom and kitchen, and acquiring educational toys and learning materials. These measures strengthened both pedagogical and institutional capacity. The initiative also ensures that the children receive four meals a day, reinforcing the school’s role as a place of care, equity, and social protection.

Within the territory, the project has strengthened collaboration with local public authorities, enhancing the initiative’s sustainability and its contribution to the community’s social development.

By 2026, the school will be able to enroll up to 12 children in the nursery class and 18 in full-day early childhood education, benefiting 30 children and their families. This expansion will provide more children with access to a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment, while also giving caregivers greater stability and peace of mind, enabling them to work or pursue other livelihood opportunities.