Theory of Change

As important as the desire to create positive impact is the way we get there. A long-term vision and an effective, well-structured plan are essential to achieving meaningful results in the future.

To this end, Instituto Îandé adopts the Theory of Change as its main tool to guide the development of a clear and coherent strategic plan. This approach ensures a logical and transparent link between available resources, supported projects, medium-term outcomes, and the long-term impact they aim to generate.

The methodology also enables ongoing testing and validation of the Institute’s strategic assumptions throughout its journey, as well as the definition of indicators for measuring results and impact over time.

Strategic Priorities 2024/2025

Support initiatives aimed at addressing educational inequalities, with special attention to racial disparities.

Support initiatives aimed at reducing educational inequalities — socioeconomic, gender, racial, and regional — with a particular focus on basic education.

Create a philanthropic fund (Îandé Human Development Evergreen Fund) to finance initiatives that promote the development of human capabilities in children, adolescents, and young people across Brazil.

Initial Activities

• Fund initiatives that promote coordination and advocacy efforts to address educational inequalities.

• Finance research to inform public policies or direct interventions.

• Support initiatives for teacher training and professional development, particularly for educators working in schools with a majority of Black students.

• Finance initiatives that promote the inclusion and retention of Black youth in technical and higher education.

• Support projects aimed at implementing anti-racist protocols in schools.

• Fund initiatives that foster dignified living conditions and environments conducive to learning for Black students and/or those from other historically marginalized groups, as well as their families.