The Grande Sacada project kicks off in 2018 with support from IEDP
At the Grande Sacada Project, which encourages children and adolescents in situations of social risks to practice sports, began its activities last Friday (31) in Espírito Santo. Beach volleyball Olympic-medalist Alison Cerutti and EDP Institute representatives attended the opening ceremony.
At the project’s first activity was held at Itapuã beach, in Vila Velha, attracting around 70 children and adolescents. The event also saw students participating in educational activities, lectures about sports, prize draws and a four-a-side beach volleyball tournament. The youngsters also received new uniforms for classes and training, which is held outside school hours.
“At the EDP Institute, we believe in the transformative power of sport leading to offer young people a better quality of life. In 2018, the Institute will support 12 educational projects in Espírito Santo, helping to educate children and adolescents through sports”, says Paulo Ramicelli, a assistant director at the Instituto EDP.
“Sport is education’s greatest ally due to the important values it transmits during character development and growth. I strongly believe in promoting sports as a social transformation tool, providing an opportunity for these young boys and girls to live together in a healthy, positive, friendly and educational environment, where they can dream of a better future for their families and themselves. I am delighted and honored to sponsor this project”, said Alison Cerutti.
At the project is organized by the Espirito Santo Volleyball Federation - FESV and sponsored by EDP, via the EDP Institute, and takes place at two beach volleyball school hubs located in Viana and Vila Velha. Activities will run from August to December.
About EDP and IEDP
EDP has over 20 years’ experience and is one of the biggest private-sector companies operating across the entire value chain. The Company has over 10,000 direct and indirect staff and is involved in Energy Transmission, Sales and Solutions. It also operates 15 hydro power plants and one thermal power station. Its Distribution area serves around 3.4 million customers in Sao Paulo and Espírito Santo. The Company recently acquired a stake in CELESC, from Santa Catarina. In Brazil, the company is noted for its Innovation, Governance and Sustainability and has been included in the B3 Business Sustainability Index (BSI) for 12 consecutive years.
At the EDP Institute is responsible for structuring EDP’s social investments and initiatives, focusing on areas linked to promoting the Portuguese Language, education and local development alongside income generation, entrepreneurship and volunteering through sports, culture and health. 35 projects were approved in 2017, benefitting 60 thousand people.
