Period of activity: 2024
Completed
Partner: Projeto Saúde & Alegria (PSA)
Region of operation: Pará
Served audience: Indigenous and riverside children in early childhood
The project developed by PSA aimed to promote the holistic development of Indigenous and riverside children in the Amazon, strengthening both local caregiving practices and public policies.
Main areas of action:
● Support for public policies and training processes – capacity building for health professionals, social protection agents, public servants, and community leaders.
● Strengthening local care networks and techniques – production of playful health education materials and community workshops.
The project reached 14 Indigenous peoples, more than 70 villages, 19 territories, and about 200 riverside communities, directly impacting over 20,000 people.
About Projeto Saúde & Alegria:
Since 1987, PSA has promoted participatory processes for integrated and sustainable community development in western Pará. It supports more than 300 riverside, quilombola, and Indigenous communities through playful and participatory methodologies that foster self-management, citizenship, and improved quality of life.
