Associação Madre Tereza -Manaus

The Madre Tereza Association is a nonprofit organization founded in Manaus, Brazil, on January 31, 1991. For more than 35 years, it has worked to improve lives in the Amazon through social assistance, education, cultural and artistic activities, housing initiatives, health, environmental protection, community development, and social innovation. Its programs serve children, adolescents, adults, older people, and Indigenous communities experiencing social vulnerability across urban, peripheral, and rural communities in Manaus and the wider metropolitan region.

The association also provides consulting and technological innovation initiatives, while promoting citizenship, inclusion, cultural heritage, environmental stewardship, and sustainable community development. Its work is aligned with eight United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Supporters can contribute through donations, partnerships, or volunteering, helping sustain programs and extend their reach. The organization publishes institutional, financial, and governance documents for public consultation, reflecting its commitment to transparency. Through collaboration with individuals, companies, and institutions, Madre Tereza seeks to strengthen families and communities and expand access to care, protection, and opportunity throughout Amazonas.