Brazil Launches Ambitious National Care Plan 'Plano Brasil que Cuida' with R$24.9 Billion Investment
Brazil launches the 'Plano Brasil que Cuida,' a major national policy investing R$24.9 billion to transform caregiving into a recognized collective right and responsibility.
- • The plan invests R$24.9 billion until 2027 to support caregiving nationally.
- • It involves 23 ministries coordinating 79 actions focused on rights, work, and cultural change.
- • Targets marginalized groups including elderly, children, and caregivers.
- • Programs include 'Mulheres Mil + Cuidados' for women's training and 'Cuidotecas' for childcare education.
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Brazil has inaugurated the comprehensive National Care Plan, 'Plano Brasil que Cuida,' marking a significant step in social policy under President Lula. Launched on October 15 in Brasília, the plan allocates R$24.9 billion through 2027 and recognizes caregiving as a right, work, and collective responsibility vital for societal well-being.
The initiative addresses historically marginalized groups including the elderly, children, people with disabilities, and both paid and unpaid caregivers. Developed collaboratively with 23 ministries, it comprises 79 targeted actions across five key pillars emphasizing rights, decent work conditions, and cultural transformation about caregiving.
Central to the plan is a governance structure featuring a strategic committee that includes civil society representatives, ensuring broad coordination. States, municipalities, and the Federal District are urged to engage actively to localize and implement care practices nationwide effectively.
Key programs within the plan include 'Mulheres Mil + Cuidados,' which offers professional training tailored for vulnerable women, and the 'Cuidotecas' project, geared toward childcare education and support. Minister of Social Development and Assistance Wellington Dias highlighted care as fundamental for life sustainability and achieving gender equality.
This initiative reflects a transformative understanding of care in Brazil, aiming to embed caregiving into the cultural fabric as a shared social duty. Complementary social development efforts, such as the expansion of prevention and support centers for vulnerable populations in cities like Franca, São Paulo, reinforce the broader focus on social care embedded within government policy frameworks.
Overall, 'Plano Brasil que Cuida' represents a landmark national commitment to the dignity, rights, and supports necessary for a caring society, with an eye on both immediate impact and long-term systemic change.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
