About Us
The Fundação Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal is dedicated to the cause of early childhood, working tirelessly to instill positive impacts on the development of children up to the age of six. We advocate to ensure that their rights are upheld and that young children are a priority for the nation— not tomorrow, but today!
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Early Childhood
In the first six years, children learn a lot and fast, with 90% of brain connections forming during this time. The experiences children have and the environments in which they are raised have lifelong impacts.
To achieve their full potential, it is essential that they receive love, care, stimulation, and protection.
Stay Informed
Stay updated with the latest news and events from the Fundação Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal
concerning early childhood.
Censo Escolar 2024: o que os novos dados revelam sobre a educação infantil
Mais crianças negras estão nas creches e pré-escolas; infraestrutura ainda é desigual
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Palavras que transformam: os impactos da literatura na primeira infância
A literatura nos seis primeiros anos fortalece vínculos e estimula o desenvolvimento integral
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O brincar e a ancestralidade nas primeiras infâncias indígenas
Brincadeiras reforçam vínculos comunitários e transmitem saberes entre gerações
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Clima e telas: os novos desafios para o desenvolvimento na primeira infância
Fundação atualiza guia com alertas sobre mudanças climáticas e uso excessivo de telas
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Mudanças climáticas: por que crianças na primeira infância são mais vulneráveis
Elas estão mais expostas aos efeitos da crise do clima, com impactos no desenvolvimento
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Library Digital
Explore Brazil’s most extensive digital collection dedicated
to early childhood
Our library features over 600 resources on early childhood, including articles, videos, books, and infographics, all free to download and tailored to support early childhood development. Enjoy!
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Our Initiatives
Curious about the Foundation’s projects? Our efforts are centered around two key strategies:
advancing public policies for early childhood and mobilizing society for early childhood
