07.04.08. What services are provided in (community) social centres? | Brazil

07.04.08. What services are provided in (community) social centres? | Brazil

08 Apr 2022

Generally, social centres offer activities for people from childhood to older ages. The services provided are aimed to promote a sense of citizenship, so the services are: cultural activities, sports, courses that may promote a source of income (sewing, cooking), and social assistance according to the National Policy for Social Assistance (Brazilian Ministry of Citizenship, 2005).

References:

Brazilian Ministry of Citizenship. (2005). Política Nacional de Assistência Social PNAS/2004 Norma Operacional Básica NOB/SUAS. http://www.mds.gov.br/webarquivos/publicacao/assistencia_social/Normativas/PNAS2004.pdf