Partnership
Our partnership network transforms research into impact. The Culture & Medicine Foundation connects organizations, communities, leaders, and innovation networks to create solutions in health, social justice, early childhood, gender equity, and human rights. Each partnership expands our reach, strengthens social innovation, and drives change in vulnerable communities. We work with partners who share the vision of building human, inclusive, and culturally grounded solutions.
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Financial support
C & M Foundation has partnered with, and received financial support from, an impressive list of international organizations, including:
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UNESCO;
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UNICE;
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The World Health Organization (WHO);
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Van Leer Foundation;
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO);
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The World Bank;
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National (USA) Institutes of Health (NIH)
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Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, (ICIDR);
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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Child Survival and AIDSCAP Projects;
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PRICOR-University Research Associates;
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Brazil´s National Council for Scientific & Technological Development (CNPq);
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Ceará Society of Pediatrics;
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Ceará State Secretary of Health Viva Criança Program;
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Family Health International (FHI).
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Bezo’s Family Foundation
Bezo’s Family Foundation has created an initiative called Vroom, which is designed to disseminate information about the importance of the first five years of life (“Vroom”), consisting in certain tips, messages, parent resources, templates, and other textual content regarding Vroom.
C&M wishes to work with the Bezo’s Family Foundation to promote the capabilities of parents and caregivers to play a proactive role in their children’s early brain development by distributing the Vroom Content in BRAZIL, to, as applicable, parents, caregivers, childcare providers, family facing organizations and other constituents.
Global Fellows Network
A community of changemakers, thought leaders, and influencers whose Global Fellows Network operates in more than 40 countries. The network spans diverse sectors and connects multiple generations.
UECUM – União Espírita Cearense de Umbanda
The partnership with the Culture & Medicine Foundation has created innovative and accessible initiatives, including HIV/AIDS prevention programs that reached more than 5,000 Umbanda centers in Ceará with support from Brazil’s Ministry of Health, helping save countless lives. Today, this collaboration also strengthens the protection of LGBTQIA+ communities, women facing gender violence, and other vulnerable groups, recognizing Umbanda centers as safe spaces for support, education, dignity, and healing.
INSTITUTO DE DEFESA DAS MULHERES E MENINAS CASA DE MARIA
The partnership with the Culture & Medicine Foundation aims to share knowledge and develop joint projects focused on protecting the rights of women and girls who are victims of violence and are supported by Casa de Maria in Itacoatiara, Amazonas.

Partners in the Daddy’s Embrace - Good Start Challenge


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Van Leer Foundation
It is an independent Dutch institution that works globally to promote inclusive societies where all children and communities can thrive.
Fundação Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal
It is an institution that leverages public policies and mobilizes society to promote early childhood development.
The LEGO Foundation
An independent Danish corporate foundation that works with partners around the world to support children’s needs and defend the dignity of childhood.
Challenge Works
A social enterprise founded by Nesta that designs challenge prizes and competitions to support innovation around the world.
Spring Impact
They partner with funders and mission-driven organisations to scale their impact sustainably.
Blacks in Technology Foundation
BIT is an applied research and innovation consultancy, specialising in social and behavioural change. We combine a deep understanding of human behaviour with evidence-led problem solving to design better policies and public services.
FEMSA Foundation
FEMSA is a company that generates economic and social value through businesses and institutions. It operates in the retail sector through Proximity Americas, which includes OXXO and other related retail formats, and Proximity Europe, which includes Valora, its European convenience and food retail unit. FEMSA also operates through its Health Division, including pharmacies and related services, and Spin, which includes digital financial services initiatives such as Spin by OXXO and Spin Premia.
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