Instituto Magna Mater launches training for Alagoas cultural agents

The Instituto Magna Mater is launching a free 100-hour online training program designed for cultural agents within traditional communities in Alagoas, Brazil. Running from September 26 to December 4, the initiative consists of ten modules including classes, monitoring, and mentorship.

The program aims to provide technical tools to help practitioners in quilombola, indigenous, Roma, riverside, and fishing communities transform their existing cultural traditions—such as music, dance, and crafts—into structured, sustainable projects. According to executive director Patrícia Mourão, the training focuses on helping these agents navigate the complexities of accessing public funding, managing resources, and fulfilling project reporting requirements.