Associação Renova BR
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Mission Statement
RenovaBR is a Brazilian NGO dedicated to preparing local citizens to become political leaders. After helping to elect 17 new leaders in the 2018 Brazilian congressional elections from its first class of 133 fellows, RenovaBR is now expanding its activities to target the municipal elections of 2020. The new educational program received more than 40,000 applications and will provide training to hundreds of new fellows who range in diversity in race, gender, political viewpoint and Brazilian geographic representation. Our Values (1)Honesty No more corruption, misconduct and politicians working for their own benefit. Renovation begins by electing clean sheet politicians. (2) Dialogue We will not find solutions to our problems if we insist on division and intolerance. Moving forward is building together. (3) Dedication We look for people who are committed and dedicated to promoting the common good. Politics is willingness to serve.
About This Cause
Brazil has the potential for a truly international impact on several fronts. Yet there are many problems. Brazil is not a developed country. Though it has several characteristics of one, including the largest economy in South or Central America, Brazil is still considered as developing due to its low GDP per capita, low living standards, high infant mortality rate, and other factors. Political corruption cost Brazil almost $41 billion in 2010, with 69.9% of the country's firms identifying the issue as a major constraint in successfully penetrating the global market. The Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index ranked Brazil 69th out of 178 countries in 2012. In addition to internal problems, Brazil is having a negative impact on the world. Environmental issues in Brazil include deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, illegal poaching, air and land degradation, and water pollution caused by mining activities, wetland degradation, pesticide use and severe oil spills, among others. The exploitation of the Amazon rainforest, much of which is in Brazil, has been a major international worry, since the wilderness is a vital regulator of the climate. A former Portuguese colony, Brazil has a highly diverse population, including indigenous Americans and the descendants of African slaves and European settlers. Marginalized groups – such as women, black people, the LGBT community and people with disabilities – are underrepresented in Congress and subnational legislative bodies. This underrepresentation of marginalized groups has remained virtually unchanged over the last thirty years, despite the demographic importance of some of these groups such as the black population and women. The scarce representation of women in legislatures has triggered many debates on gender and representation. In 2018, for instance, Brazil occupied the 152nd position within a ranking of women representation in 192 countries. For democracy to flourish and deliver on its promises—including political participation, human rights, access to justice, a good education, an improved quality of life, a healthy environment, and personal security—citizens must be informed, engaged, empowered, and assertive. Similarly, institutions of governance must be inclusive, transparent, accountable, and responsive. The frequent failure of both new and established democracies to deliver on their promises undermines the commitment to democratic practices. Wealthy and powerful actors exercise undue influence, and voices that historically have been excluded remain unheard in decision-making processes. For the welfare of the people of Brazil and the global economy and environment there is an urgent need for reform. RenoveBR was born of this need. *Our Impact:* There have been some recent positive changes. In the Chamber of Deputies, female representation increased from 10 to 15% and the percentage of multiracial, black, Asian and Indigenous peoples is now at 25%. In its first election RenovaBR graduates won 10 Upper and Lower House Representative seats and 7 State Assembly seats. Among them were Mr. Felipe Rigoni, the first visually impaired congressperson, Mrs. Joênia Wapichana, the first indigenous congresswoman; and Mrs. Tabata Amaral, 24 years old, born in a low-income neighborhood on the outskirts of São Paulo. Mrs. Amaral graduated from Harvard University and chose to return to Brazil to run for office. She obtained 264,450 votes and was the sixth most voted congressperson for the state of São Paulo. She dedicates herself to issues related to education and women’s rights. Overall RenovaBR graduates received more than 4.5 million votes. One Success Story When Joênia Wapichana decided to run for Congress, she knew it wouldn’t be easy – especially in a State dominated by white, rich, agribusiness men who have been ruling for so long. However, Wapichana was elected with over 8,000 votes, proving that Roraima’s citizens really want something to change. Wapichana felt becoming a candidate was her duty towards Indigenous peoples: “We need representativeness in politics; the Indigenous rights are in grave danger in Brazil. Also, we need more women in politics,” the congresswoman shared. In Congress, the newly elected politician declares she will stand up for Indigenous rights and environmental sustainability, but she also wants to target public budgeting issues. “The Indigenous communities have to be included in the government’s general planning. We need to ensure that growth in productivity does not harm Indigenous rights and culture,” she stated. Here is what she had to say about RenovaBR: “The training course in politics was fundamental, it gave me greater security, firmness and clarity. What I learned has been useful every day, not only in my pre-application, but as a Brazilian citizen. RenovaBR is contributing to the dream of change.”