O PiPA

O PiPA

Associação PiPA

São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Children & YouthEducationArts & CultureEnvironment & Climate
AssociationFounded 2018Local reach
Profile last updated: August 9, 2026

About

Founded in 2018, O PiPA is a non-profit association based in São Paulo, Brazil working on children & youth, education, arts & culture +2 more.

O PiPA is a non-profit association based in the Peri Alto neighbourhood of São Paulo's northern periphery. Originating as a civil society collective active since 2008, it was formalised as an association in 2018 and runs the Preparando o Futuro popular pre-entrance course. Its work focuses on children, adolescents and young people, offering play, arts and culture, non-formal education, digital inclusion, environmental activities and support for families. Activities are largely carried out with volunteers and funded through donations, a second-hand sales bazaar and public grants. Its stated goals align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, notably quality education, gender equality and reduced inequalities.

Location

São Paulo, Brazil

Founded

2018

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

Associação

Legal name

Associação PiPA

Focus areas

childrenyoutheducationplayculturePeri AltoSão Paulo

Languages

PT

Causes & programmes

Causes

Children & YouthEducationArts & CultureEnvironment & ClimateCommunity development

Works for

ChildrenYouthFamilies

How they work

Direct servicesCommunity programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Preparando o Futuro Cursinho Popular

Education · Brazil

Popular pre-entrance course helping young people prepare for entry to the state technical schools (ETECs) and offering vocational orientation.

Reforço educacional

Education · Brazil

Small-group educational support in Portuguese and mathematics for children with learning gaps, based on individual assessment.

Dia do Brincar

Children & Youth · Brazil

Play activities that revive traditional games and give children a safe space to play in the Peri Alto community.

Dia do Cinema

Arts & Culture · Brazil

Monthly film screenings followed by discussion of the films' messages.

Maracatu Encantos da Mata

Arts & Culture · Brazil

Programme reviving Afro-Brazilian and northeastern popular culture through maracatu, jongo, coco de roda and other traditions.

Horta comunitária

Environment & Climate · Brazil

Environmental workshops in which children tend a community vegetable garden.

Biblioteca e oficinas de leitura

Education · Brazil

Reading workshops and an outdoor library that build values such as respect, equality and citizenship.

Countries of operation

Brazil

UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4 Quality educationSDG 5 Gender equalitySDG 10 Reduced inequalities

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsGrantsEarned incomeCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerShop

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