Who We Are
The Felipe Neto Institute is a non-profit civil society organization created to positively impact the lives of children, adolescents and young people. We focus on three main areas: mental health, media education and philanthropy. Our mission is to promote well-being, critical thinking and social responsibility in new generations, preparing them to navigate the challenges of the contemporary world safely.
Felipe Neto
Felipe Neto is a content creator, digital influencer, entrepreneur, and writer who, driven by the challenges of mental health and the need to promote critical and conscious education, founded the Felipe Neto Institute. Through the Institute, Felipe aims to give back to society by providing emotional and educational support to new generations, as well as promoting philanthropic actions during times of crisis.
Pillars
Life
Mental Health
The Life pillar fosters welcoming environments in schools, prioritizing the emotional well-being of children and adolescents. Our focus is on preventive action, creating spaces for listening and dialogue, valuing mental health as an interconnected support network, and empowering children and adolescents to take an active role in their own lives.
Vero
Media Education
The Vero pillar empowers children, adolescents, and young people to use digital platforms ethically and consciously, promoting their citizenship. Through an interactive approach in schools and online campaigns, it teaches them to navigate safely and critically, encouraging responsible creation and sharing of information, while strengthening digital autonomy and freedom of expression.
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Vamo
Philanthropy
The Vamo pillar represents our compassionate response to moments of social vulnerability. Through philanthropic actions, we promote solidarity and social responsibility, ensuring that communities in emergency situations have access to basic resources. We believe that building a better future relies on mutual support and the creation of solidarity networks that transform lives.
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Our Projects
LIFE SPACE
The Life Space, created by the Felipe Neto Institute, strengthens the school as a space for mental health and the promotion of Life through a welcoming and stimulating environment. Built with the participation of children, adolescents, educators, and mental health professionals, it promotes self-care, care for others, and healthy relationships. With psychologists, dedicated tutors, and activities in the after-school period, the space promotes mental health and enhances the well-being of students and the school community.
MEDIA INITIATIVES
Training that combines media education and mental health as essential pillars of citizenship in the digital age. Designed for middle and high school students in Brazilian public schools, the program prepares children and adolescents to become critical citizens capable of seizing the opportunities provided by digital technologies.
FAKE HURTS
Let's turn each of us into a fact-checking agency! Fake Hurts is an open course created by and for young people. Through an online guide and short videos shared on social media, we demonstrate how to apply citizen investigation techniques and tools so people can identify and verify misinformation on their own.
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OUR VOICES
We train and support an ecosystem of influencers and content creators dedicated to promoting media education and safeguarding online rights. Our Voices connects local and national influencers in a support network, providing tools, training, and resources to empower them to represent their communities and realities, especially in cities without journalistic outlets, also known as news deserts.
I Liked It, So What?
An initiative that fosters discussions and content about youth empowerment and rights on social media. It features a videocast, educational campaigns on social platforms, and pedagogical materials to encourage its use in the classroom.
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Partners
Our work is only possible thanks to the partnerships that strengthen our mission. We are grateful to all our partners for supporting our projects and believing in the creation a fairer and healthier future.
Publications / Library
The Felipe Neto Institute publishes a magazine every six months with content and articles written by our team of specialists and guests on various relevant topics related to Mental Health and Media Education. Download the latest version!
Contact
Interested in learning more about our work? Get in touch by filling out the form on the side. Let's work together to build a healthier, more critical, and supportive future.