Rede Autoestima-se wins Folha de S.Paulo's Social Entrepreneur Award and reinforces its commitment to mental health in Brazil

A recognition that celebrates social impact

Rede Autoestima-se was the grand winner of the Young Transformers category of the Social Entrepreneur Award, organized by Folha de S.Paulo, one of the most important Brazilian recognitions dedicated to initiatives of innovation and social impact.

The achievement represents a milestone in the organization's journey and recognizes the work developed since 2020 to broaden access to mental health, strengthen social-emotional education, and promote innovative solutions for women, young people, and communities in situations of vulnerability throughout Brazil.

More than an award, this recognition reinforces the importance of investing in initiatives that place care for people at the center of social transformation.

Social innovation with purpose

Since its creation, Rede Autoestima-se has believed that mental health is a right and an essential factor for human development.

Over the past few years, the organization has structured free psychological care programs, projects aimed at young leaders, social-emotional education actions, and self-esteem strengthening initiatives, reaching people in different Brazilian states.

Its work combines technical knowledge, social impact, and innovation, demonstrating that it is possible to develop accessible, scalable, and evidence-based solutions to confront one of the greatest contemporary challenges: broadening access to mental health care.

What does the Social Entrepreneur Award represent?

Created by Folha de S.Paulo, the Social Entrepreneur Award recognizes organizations and leaders who develop innovative solutions to complex social problems, generating positive impact and contributing to the country's sustainable development.

By winning the Young Transformers category, Rede Autoestima-se joins a group of initiatives that stand out for their ability to transform realities through innovation, social entrepreneurship, and commitment to the public interest.

The recognition also raises the visibility of the importance of mental health as a strategic theme for Brazil's social and economic development.

An award built by many people

This achievement is the result of the collective work of a network made up of psychologists, volunteers, institutional partners, supporters, donors, and hundreds of people who believe in the power of care as an instrument of transformation.

Every session carried out, every project developed, and every partnership built contributed to making this recognition possible.

The award also belongs to the thousands of people who trusted Rede Autoestima-se throughout this journey and who found in the organization a space of welcome, listening, and strengthening.

The recognition strengthens our mission

Receiving the Social Entrepreneur Award represents an important incentive to keep expanding initiatives that bring mental health closer to those who need it most.

Rede Autoestima-se remains committed to developing innovative, sustainable, and high social impact solutions, expanding partnerships and strengthening programs that contribute to building healthier, more resilient, and more inclusive communities.

Every achievement reaffirms our conviction that investing in mental health is investing in the future of people, organizations, and society.