# Sports-based social inclusion initiatives in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sports-based-social-inclusion-initiatives-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-08-23T22:25:04.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In Brazil, various sports initiatives are being utilized as tools for social inclusion and character development. In Belém, the ‘Vestindo Sonhos e Transformando Histórias’ project has integrated football into the daily routines of students at the Pedro Carneiro State School. Supported by partners such as Sicredi and Visa, the program aims to use the sport to promote discipline, collective work, and discussions regarding racial prejudice and bullying, with a broader goal of reaching thousands of children across 40 Brazilian cities. Complementing these efforts, the All Star Rodas project in Pará has spent 25 years promoting independence through wheelchair basketball. Founded by coach Wilson Caju, the initiative has developed multiple male and female teams and produced national-level athletes. These programs highlight the role of athletics in fostering autonomy and citizenship for youth and people with disabilities, while also noting the necessity for improved public policies and accessible transportation. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Sports serve as catalysts for social transformation and inclusion in Brazil Sports in Brazil are serving as powerful agents for social change, from community mentorship to inclusive initiatives like Pará's All Star Rodas wheelchair basketball project. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sports-serve-as-catalysts-for-social-transformation-and-inclusion-in-brazil ### 2026-08-13: Belém students join football project to promote social values Eighty students in Belém, Brazil, joined a football project designed to promote discipline and social values through sports, part of a larger national initiative reaching 40 cities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belm-students-join-football-project-to-promote-social-values --- Cite as: Sports-based social inclusion initiatives in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sports-based-social-inclusion-initiatives-in-brazil