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Have you ever dreamed of making a difference in your community but felt lost when taking the first steps? To support all of those who want to take the journey into social transformation, Lupa do Bem has created the Lupa do Bem Guide – How to Start an NGO. This e-book provides detailed information to help understand the various concepts within the third sector and determine which type of organization best suits your profile.

Formalizing groups engaged in social causes within the categories of CSOs (Civil Society Organizations), such as NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations), is crucial for strengthening the third sector. This process helps organizations achieve higher levels of formalization, making it easier to secure funding, apply for grants, and participate in tenders. This guide is designed to assist both existing social projects and those in their early stages in planning for formalization. With this material they can learn: the differences between various terminologies within the third sector; a comprehensive step-by-step guide to establishing a CSO; the importance of having a registered CNPJ for facilitating fundraising and partnerships; understanding the initial costs every CSO incurs from inception to stabilization; how to develop a well-structured action plan for project execution in compliance with regulatory frameworks; the significance of a Estatuto Social and why it is important.

Again, it was very important that both the design and the language of the material were very inclusive, to demystify and share knowledge about a topic that is often seen as difficult, and increase the social impact. In 2 weeks period since the launch of the e-book, we had already reached more than 85 downloads.