Recognizing that communications and cultural initiatives are crucial todrive progress in climate, democracy and justice, ICCI was established in 2023 to mobilize national and international philanthropic resources to strengthen this ecosystem.
In addition to providing financial support, ICCI facilitates collaboration amongst initiatives, develops research, and promotes the importance of strategic communications within philanthropy.
Vision
Create a social landscape where voters, business and political leaders - no matter their ideological inclinations - understand that pro-climate and inclusive policies and a robust democracy are sine-qua-non conditions for Brazil’s sustainable development.
Mission
Strengthen the ecosystem of strategic communications initiatives to drive progress on climate, democracy and justice.
Theory of Change
Our theory of change is rooted in the belief that a specialized strategic communications regranter will support the development of an innovative communications ecosystem, capable of reaching strategic audiences and amplifying the debate around our cause-areas in civil society, the private sector and in politics . In essence, our strategy aims to ignite both social and political will, translating them into tangible actions that drive positive change in our cause areas.
Meet the Team
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Alexandra Bulhões
Operations Coordinator
Américo Sampaio
Director of Partnerships
Ana Carolina Lourenço
Programmatic Director
Jheniffer Ribeiro
Programmatic Coordinator
Luiza Rudge
Institutional Development Director
Marco Kelson Kertzman
Executive Director
Mathaus Torres
Programmatic Coordinator
Talita Borges
Grant Making Analyst
Vitor Babilônia
Communications CoordinatorBoard of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for setting ICCI’s strategic direction, with members elected for two-year terms.
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Transparency
ICCI is a non-profit civil association with no political-party or religious affiliations, based in Rio de Janeiro. Its sole objective is to advance the agendas of climate, democracy and justice, aiming for Brazil’s sustainable and inclusive development. The Institute will not engage in political-party or electoral campaigns, under any means or forms.