When people mobilize, reality changes. BONDE exists to turn learning into collective action that creates real change.
“Bonde” is a native expression from Brazil’s peripheries for a collective, a group, people together, gathered in movement, “in the flow”. We borrowed the slang because that is where we come from.
We are a Brazilian platform for political education and mobilization, capable of turning interest into action and engaging people in communities that create real achievements.
It all began in 2011, with Meu Rio and the dream of building a fairer city for those who live everyday life in Rio de Janeiro. Over time, this movement grew, connected activists in different territories across Brazil, and what started as “Meu” (“Mine”) became “NOSSAS” (“Ours”).
Along the way, we kept reinventing ourselves, full of political imagination to respond to the challenges of our time without giving up what has driven us from the start: turning outrage into collective action and real change, the Brazilian way.
Now we are taking one more step in this story. Because changing is also part of the commitment to keep strengthening democracy and organizing people to act together, as a BONDE.
For 15 years, we have turned outrage into real impact, the Brazilian way. You may have known us as NOSSAS, but the world changed and we became BONDE to keep driving change too.
people mobilized
people mobilized
have already found in BONDE a way to turn outrage into collective action to face threats to democracy and win concrete change.
pressure campaigns launched
pressure campaigns launched
that connect people, movements and organizations around urgent causes. Each campaign strengthens participation networks and expands the capacity to create impact.
registered volunteers
registered volunteers
in projects and initiatives that helped promote protection and civic resilience in moments of crisis and political and social fragility.
public policy changes achieved
public policy changes achieved
the result of our mobilizations, which have already helped pressure decision-makers and bring relief to the lives of millions of people.
We are a nonprofit organization committed to transparency in our decisions, in the use of resources and in accountability. Get to know the people, projects and opportunities that are part of our work.
Who funds our projects, reports and more about our management and independent audit.
Who funds our projects, reports and more about our management and independent audit.
Learn about our governance structure, the team and the council that guide our work.
Learn about our governance structure, the team and the council that guide our work.
Understand how our scholarships work and follow the application opportunities.
Understand how our scholarships work and follow the application opportunities.
Learn about the projects and civic technologies we have developed over 15 years of work.
Learn about the projects and civic technologies we have developed over 15 years of work.
Awards, networks and certifications that mark our history, from NOSSAS to BONDE
Em 2025, Áurea Carolina, então diretora-executiva, foi selecionada para o Tällberg Leaders Mentoring Leaders, programa de desenvolvimento de lideranças.
Desde 2023, somos uma organização validada pela CAF America. O selo atesta que concluímos o processo de diligência e somos elegíveis para receber recursos com eficiência fiscal nos EUA.
Em 2023, Áurea Carolina foi selecionada para o programa da Keseb, que conecta lideranças para fortalecer democracias inclusivas e resilientes.
Em 2023, a campanha Assemble the Vote, com Quid e Mídia Ninja, foi premiada na categoria Nonprofit e recebeu menção ouro em Call to Action.
Em 2023 e 2024, conquistamos o 3º lugar no ranking Brazil 50 NGOs, que reconhece organizações por sua inovação e impacto social.
Desde 2022, integramos a OPEN, rede global de organizações que fortalece o ativismo e ações progressistas.
Em 2022, o NOSSAS recebeu o Prêmio Skoll de Inovação Social, que reconhece lideranças e organizações pelo mundo.
Em 2021, o NOSSAS foi eleito a melhor ONG do estado do Rio de Janeiro, com destaque em gestão, governança e transparência.
Em 2020, Alessandra Orofino, então diretora-executiva do NOSSAS, foi selecionada para a rede global de empreendedores sociais da Ashoka.
Em 2019, Alessandra Orofino foi selecionada para o programa da Fundação Obama, que apoia lideranças dedicadas à mudança social.
Em 2018, o DeFezap recebeu o Ahmed Dean Sesay Memorial Prize for Innovation, no Grassroots Justice Prize, promovido pela Namati.
Em 2014, o Meu Rio recebeu o Prêmio Trip Transformadores, que reconhece iniciativas de transformação social.
Em 2014, o NOSSAS foi uma das organizações vencedoras do desafio, que reconhece o uso da tecnologia para enfrentar questões sociais.
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