PILLARS

Community Development

IN A PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES, THE INTERCEMENT INSTITUTE DEVELOPS PROJECTS THAT AIM TO GENERATE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO DEVELOP ACTIONS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BY THE COMMUNITY, SUCH AS EARLY CHILDHOOD, YOUTH, EDUCATION AND STRENGTHENING SOCIAL CAPITAL.

Another form of cooperation priority is given to develop actions that are identified by the community, such as early childhood, youth, education and strengthening social capital.

The InterCement Institute is responsible for coordinating social organizations, governments, companies, technical partners responsible for the total or partial execution of the actions of a project and operators, as well as ensuring the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of actions and projects implemented with the communities.

Three instances of participation were created for this that have proved to be effective over time: CIVICOs, CDCs and GAIVs:

CIVICOs

The Committees for Encouraging Volunteerism and Interaction with the Community (CIVICOs) are formed by InterCement professionals, who guide the planning and monitor the on-going projects in each locality.

Each group is formed by multidisciplinary InterCement teams and as a local branch of the Institute. Participants undergo periodic training to develop and improve the skills and competences they need for social mobilization.

CDCs

The Community Development Committees (CDCs) have representatives from the civil society organizations, local authorities and InterCement employees, to develop and support community empowerment projects.

Community leaders and representatives from the municipal departments of education and economic development, linked to the Institute´s priority program areas are invited to participate, as well as civil society organizations and charities.

GAIVs

The Ideal Volunteers Action Groups (GAIVs) are spontaneously formed by professionals from InterCement, who meet together to carry out voluntary actions in the causes they choose to support.

In addition to earmarking funds for the initial boost, the Institute offers incentives that will encourage the group to grow and increase its positive impact.

SUPPORT INITIATIVES

Prêmio Idealista: reconhecimento aos esforços dos voluntários - Instituto InterCement

Idealist Award

The Idealist Award recognizes the efforts of volunteers.
With four editions a year, it awards those Ideal Volunteer Action Groups (GAIVs) that distinguish themselves in the work they do and that have accumulated 350 hours of voluntary activity over six consecutive months of work, at least 50 hours of which must have been carried out by members of the GAIV.

Mentoria e-Crescimento: A iniciativa contribui com o fututo de jovens que trocam experiências com profissionais que já atuam no mercado - Instituto InterCement

Mentoring
e-Growth

The objective of this initiative is to contribute towards the future of young people via an exchange of experiences with those who are already in the labor market. Using a virtual platform, professionals talk to young people about their dreams, career, studies and work, and give them guidance on how to achieve their goals.

Compartilhamento de experiências em ambientes de trabalho para jovens cursando o último ano de escolas técnicas - Instituto InterCement

Tutoring in
the Puente Program

Launched in 2015, the Puente Program is an initiative by the Loma Negra Foundation, which aims to offer training and a sharing of experiences in work environments for young people who are in the last year of technical school. The action has already benefited 380 students from eight technical schools, who had access to 150 hours of workshops.