{"id":7263,"date":"2026-04-26T11:19:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T14:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/obraseducativas.org.br\/?page_id=7263"},"modified":"2026-07-07T11:57:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:57:52","slug":"fundadora","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/obraseducativas.org.br\/en\/fundadora\/","title":{"rendered":"Founder"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Founder<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Rosa Brambilla (\"Rosetta\") has been serving as a missionary in Brazil for 59 years.<\/p>\n

\"The power of friendship is what can change the world!<\/strong>\u200b\"<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Rosetta founded The Obras
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Rosa Brambilla<\/strong>, originally from Brianza and affectionately known as \u201cRosetta,\u201d was born in Italy in 1943 and arrived in Brazil in 1967 as a lay missionary. She worked alongside some of the poorest families in S\u00e3o Paulo, the Amazon region, and Macap\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1978, she moved to Belo Horizonte and has lived in the Primeiro de Maio neighborhood ever since.<\/strong> There, together with a group of friends, she founded and led the Pastoral das Favelas (Favela Pastoral Ministry) of the Archdiocese of Belo Horizonte, bringing together dozens of grassroots community groups from the city's favelas. Its work focused on education, community organization, and advocacy for fundamental rights, including access to housing, citizenship, land rights, and the regularization and improvement of informal settlements.<\/p>\n

At the same time, she founded Obras Educativas Padre Giussani<\/em>, dedicating her life to supporting children from underserved communities, with family engagement at the heart of its educational approach.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2017, Rosa Brambilla was appointed Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy, one of the highest civilian honors awarded by the Italian Republic. As an expression of her gratitude, she wrote a letter reflecting on her life, her Journey, and the path that led to this recognition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Major Recognitions<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Some of the achievements that reinforce our commitment to education and transforming lives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Beauty<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Beauty Saves the World Recognized as a Banco do Brasil Foundation Social Technology<\/a><\/h2>

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\"Rosa<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Rosa Receives the Rank of Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy<\/a><\/h2>

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\"2015<\/span><\/a><\/div>

2015 Urban Kindness Award<\/a><\/h2>

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\"Rosa<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Rosa Brambilla Receives the Honorary Citizenship of Belo Horizonte<\/a><\/h2>

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\"Italy\u2013Brazil<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Italy\u2013Brazil Recognition \u2013 Solidariet\u00e0 Italiana<\/a><\/h2>

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\"2005<\/span><\/a><\/div>

2005 Ita\u00fa\u2013UNICEF Award<\/a><\/h2>

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\"2004<\/span><\/a><\/div>

2004 Abrinq Foundation Children’s Award<\/a><\/h2>

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\"Rosa<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Rosa Honored by the Republic of San Marino<\/a><\/h2>

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