In 2005, ID Logistics decided to install a subsidiary in Duque de Caxias/RJ. On the occasion, three of its executives – Eric Hémar, Christophe Satin, and Pierre Nahon – became bothered by the social reality of the region, upon reflection the trio became motivated to help the young locals. Determined to make a change they convinced others to contribute with an investment of financial resources, time, with logistical and administrative support. That’s how IDEBRA was born. The Instituto de Desenvolvimento Brasil-Esperança (Brazilian-Hope Development Institute), a Civil Society Organization (CSO) of Public Interest came to change the reality and bring hope for the future to the young locals.
The work started in partnership with the community residents association and the first partner was the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation. In that year, a hundred kids practice volleyball lessons. IDEBRA, at that time, denominated ID Esperança (Hope ID) had their first social action together with the project “Eu Vivo no Beira Mar” (I live in Beira Mar), with the goal of understanding the local community’s necessities. It was extremely necessary to assist them in rescuing their value and regaining self-esteem.
Idebra annual start-up event
From 2006 to 2009 the number of assisted children went up to two hundred. The activities were expanded with dance workshops, craftwork, citizenship, and professional orientation. The reading room and the computer course were created.
In 2010, IDEBRA added the audiovisual workshop, belly dancing, and hip hop to their grid of cultural and sports activities.
From 2011 to 2013, apart from the activities already occurring, IDEBRA focussed on the realization of multi-year planning that resulted in its institutional strength and the elaboration of new projects for the next four years.
In 2014, as part of the strategic planning, IDEBRA’s installations were transferred to a new headquarters in a location that would broaden their capacity to assist more of the youth population, with a better struct and more adequate spaces to attend foreseen activities.
This year, activities were resumed in the new headquarters and with a differential: the certified technical capacitation in the logistical area with the purpose of multiplying the youth knowledge and open opportunities of entry into the job market.
Idebra annual start-up event
Eric Hémar and Christophe Satin, founders of IDEBRA
Institute opens a new unit in Sete Lagoas, making Minas Gerais the first state with two IDEBRA operations. The other locations – Duque de Caxias/RJ, Extrema/MG, and São Paulo/SP – continue their regular activities.
Expanding its educational curriculum, it offered the Audiovisual Course, as well as specific modules on Excel, Communication and Oratory, and Ethics and Citizenship. In addition, various activities and social actions were promoted in partnership with members of the local communities.
IDEBRA launches the Logistics Professions Academy to train young people and insert them into the job market. It continues its activities in Duque de Caxias and Extrema and expands its activities to the city of São Paulo in partnership with Associação ARCA do Crescer.
Organization of the Logistics Operations course in Duque de Caxias (RJ) and expansion of activities with training in logistics in the municipality of Extrema (MG), through a partnership with the Vila Rica Neighborhood Residents Association and the Extrema City Hall. Dance training in online format begins. IDEBRA aligns with the UN Global Compact by joining the SDG 4, which provides for quality education actions. IDEBRA starts to follow the guidelines of the Global Compact – Sustainable Development Goals
The international exchange of dance teachers from Denmark is held, where activities were carried out to exchange experiences with IDEBRA students.
Beginning of CCDU – Urban Dance Training Course – which aims to capacitate dance professionals to take the professional registration (DRT) and formally work in the segment. Young people attended dance festivals to improve their learning.
Young people attended by IDEBRA.
Training in Logistics and Urban Dances are continued, technical visits are carried out in logistics warehouses to improve the learning of young people. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Award: INNOVATION AND QUALITY and 1st EXPO LOG IDEBRA was among the 10 most innovative social projects in the state of Rio de Janeiro – 2016.
Launch of the Professional Training in Logistics project for communities in a technical partnership with SENAC – National Service for Commerce Training, aimed at launching a logistics professions academy at IDEBRA’s headquarters. Sports training is carried out in the soccer modality for the Vila Beira Mar community. IDEBRA brings the American teacher and dancer Eddy Morales for exchanges with the students served by the project through a workshop in the community.
IDEBRA opens its new headquarters, adapted to the needs of the project and the community. The first group of Urban Dances begins with the aim of creating professional courses in the dance segment. Audiovisual training is carried out for young people in Duque de Caxias.
The institution’s identity is reformulated, renamed to IDEBRA.
The institution receives visits from businessmen with the aim of professionalizing and improving the quality of care.
Community events are held with the aim of bringing the entire community closer to the projects.
Cultural and sporting activities are carried out for the Vila Beira Mar community.
IDEBRA is founded under the name of ID Esperança.
