Adriele Madana

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It was a really amazing day! It's very rewarding and inspiring to build alongside you all. Nouns House came to boost lives 🧡

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Hi, guys! I wanna share with you another great event that we were able to participate in, in partnership with the Brazilian Vegetarian Society. The event happened again at the Teatro do Engenho in Piracicaba, but this time it was attended by 220 doctors from different specialties, from the SUS - the Brazilian unified health system, which serves the entire population, especially the most vulnerable, free of charge. I could present two recipes, addressing the importance of each ingredient strategically chose for strengthening the population health and especially intestinal health of neurodivergent children. The doctors were able to taste the recipes in 300 portions of lentil kibbeh and 300 portions of orange cake, anti-inflammatory and full of fiber. This partnership with the Brazilian Vegetarian Society and the Health Department of Piracicaba was only possible because we could dedicate time to structuring the project in detail at the base, and this process was only possible because of your support!

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Hi guys! Today, in partnership with the NGO Brazilian Vegetarian Society we participate in a very important event happened in the city of Piracicaba, in the São Paulo's interior. It was a specific event for health agents (who work as nurses, who provide first-line health care to families and communities in many cases), to talk about sustainable food, and I had the opportunity to talk about neurodivergent health and brain regulation through maintaining intestinal health. In addition to the conversation, I taught the participants how to prepare a lentil-based kibbeh with ora pro nobis cream, which is a great source of protein, has great absorption, easy digestion and is very well accepted by children, and I served a total of 300 portions for them to taste it. Divided between morning and afternoon hours, more than 250 professionals were present on this day of good sharing!

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Last but not least today's update: This is ICE, the lil peculiar neurodivergent capybara, symbol of our Institute 🥰 We're working on the structure of our website and Instagram, can you follow us there too? 👉🏽 instagram.com/ice.instituto

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@marvinsmetrics As requested, we've published the Ethical Conduct Framework document, not just for the Roots of Love program but for the entire Institute. You can check it out here: https://github.com/adrielemadana/ICEdocs/blob/main/documentos-legais/ICE%20Institute%20Ethical%20Conduct%20Framework.pdf Remembering that all of you guys here in the community can also use this document as a model, adapting the data to the reality of each project. I appreciate the guidance and am available to discuss the next steps.

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Hi everyone! After our initial mapping phase, we faced our first challenge 😥 We identified that the neurodivergent families we serve have an average of 3 or more children per household, making our original meal delivery model unfeasible with our current budget ($67/month, which reduces to approximately $45 after exchange rates and fees). Our solution: Restructuring the project to focus on: - Practical workshops on anti-inflammatory, allergen-free plant-based cooking - Distribution of essential ingredient baskets - Ongoing educational materials on social media This adaptation maintains our mission of supporting neurodivergent families through healthy nutrition, while promoting autonomy and expanding the project's reach. Full restructuring document and our activity schedule here: https://github.com/adrielemadana/ICEdocs/blob/main/documentos-legais/Roots%20of%20Love%20Program%20Restructuring.pdf Feedback and suggestions welcome! RootsOfLove #Neurodiversity #HealthyNutrition

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Tks my friend 🤗🌻

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Hi guys 🌻 Today we had a big and important breakthrough in the project! While the bureaucratic part of the NGO is not completely ready and we still don't have a partnership with the Secretary of Social Development, we are seeking partnerships with other institutions that have the same values and purposes. And today we formalize our partnership with Prato Verde Sustentável, an institution that has existed for 11 years in Jardim Filhos da Terra, a community in the North Zone of São Paulo that grows more than 40 tons of organic food per year and feeds the neediest in the communities free of charge. In partnership, we will map the families that are already involved with the institution to start receiving at the end of March personalized meals for children with food selectivity. If you have the opportunity, check Prato Verde Sustentável's social media to follow all of their actions, they are really incredible, and forming this partnership with them is something very powerful and very inclusive for us.

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Food sustanability is the key pillars to a human being life, so we need to impact more food food productivity in our garden, farms, and other working areas to ensure that we have proper food security.

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Thanks my friend 🤗🌻

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Hi, guys! Today we attended the Forum of CAPS (Psychosocial Care Center) children and youth, which are public mental health units that provide shelter and care to patients with mental disorders, being a very important strategy for mental health care in Brazil. The forum brought together CAPS representatives from various neighborhoods in São Paulo and also some families who are welcomed by the service, addressing the pains and delights that peripheral children and youth go through to access health maintenance, their achievements, and the next steps for improving this collective territory. We were present as an institution to understand and refine how we can act by offering support and creating partnership bonds 🌻

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Sou apaixonada pelos seus reports! Que trabalho lindo! Caso possa contribuir com a orientação alimentar individual para eles, conta comigo 🤗🌻

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Hi, everyone! 🌻 We're still learning how to use it, but we just launched our GitHub repository to share everything we’re building at Carvalho Emenekwum Institute, starting with our Bylaws. We truly believe that transparency and open collaboration are the key to making a real social impact. Come follow our journey, and please, feel free to suggest, ask questions and share experiences! 📌 https://github.com/adrielemadana/ICEdocs #BuildersInBrazil #Nouns

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Obrigada! 🤗🌻

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Laís – A music student at a renowned Brazilian public university, she brings her lived experience as a neurodivergent individual to her role as Vice President and Coordinator of Cultural Projects. Her academic and personal insights help shape inclusive and culturally rich programs, also to negotiate partnerships with universities for scientific studies on neurodiversity. We are currently finalizing the institute’s formalization process, which includes: Registering the statute at the Civil Registry of Legal Entities; Applying for a CNPJ (Brazilian Tax ID); Awaiting approval from federal agencies. This process typically takes around two more weeks, with associated costs such as notary and registration fees. We are managing these steps carefully to ensure a strong foundation for our work.

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Sure! Here’s a bit about my co-founders: Felipe – With a degree in Administration, he's dad of an autistic kid (my son), he's a musician and has been deeply involved in the skateboarding scene for many years. As the Coordinator of Sports and Partnerships, he combines his professional skills and personal passion, using skateboarding as a tool for inclusion and empowerment. Natasche – A graduate in Law and Advertising, Natasche is also a mother of a neurodivergent girl, which fuels her dedication to our mission. As the Executive Secretary, Communication Coordinator, and Financial Supervisor, she ensures smooth operations, transparent finances, and impactful communication strategies.

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Hi everyone 🌻 When applying for the grant, I mentioned that one of my goals was to formally establish the project as an NGO. Since the grant was approved - giving me the confidence that I was on the right path - I gathered three trusted friends, and together, we began structuring the Instituto Carvalho Emenekwum. With this formalization, the Institute will support Roots of Love not just as a project, but as an ongoing and scalable program within the organization. Today, with guidance and support, we have successfully completed the development of our Bylaws, which brought us a lot of joy! As soon as we register the document, we'll take the next step toward legally establishing the NGO under Brazilian law. This will bring us closer to achieving our goal of partnering with São Paulo’s Department of Social Development, allowing us to reach the families who need most. I’ll be back soon with more updates on the structure of the Institute and our next steps. Thank you all for dreaming with us! 🧡

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Thank you 🥰 you can for sure

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