CENTESIMA LEGIO OMNIA VINCIT

Instituto Centésima

A non-profit public-interest institution committed to protecting life, promoting human rights, citizenship, education, culture, sustainability, and social development.

Human RightsCitizenshipEducationCultureSustainability

Who We Are

Instituto Centésima (IC) was founded on August 26, 2013 as a private, non-profit organization of public interest. Guided by the principles of Full Citizenship and Economic, Social, Cultural, and Environmental Human Rights (DHESCA), the Institute works to protect life, defend universal human rights, preserve the environment, and foster education, culture, sports, and tourism.

Founded
August 26, 2013
Registration
CNPJ 19.191.887/0001-70
Headquarters
Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Organization
Private, non-profit, public-interest institution

Institutional Objectives

  1. Promote the location and recovery of missing persons and provide support to their families.
  2. Promote education focused on ethics, peace, citizenship, human rights, and democracy.
  3. Support initiatives ensuring children, adolescents, older adults, and people with disabilities have access to leisure, culture, sports, and family and community life without discrimination.
  4. Protect, preserve, and conserve the environment while promoting sustainable development.
  5. Promote tourism as a sustainable economic activity that generates employment, income, and social inclusion.
  6. Promote culture and encourage artistic creativity and talent development.
  7. Promote community sports and recreational activities.
  8. Foster endogenous development through the optimization of local culture and resources.
  9. Promote social assistance initiatives.
  10. Disseminate cultural, scientific, and technical knowledge through education, publications, community media, and other communication channels.
  11. Educate professionals in diverse fields of knowledge and encourage lifelong learning.
  12. Promote awareness of contemporary social challenges and strengthen community engagement through specialized services.
  13. Develop outreach programs that share the benefits of scientific, technological, and cultural achievements with society.
  14. Provide lectures on drug prevention, family values, citizenship, and human rights.
  15. Encourage leadership and social protagonism among children, adolescents, and young people.
  16. Protect the rights of children, older adults, people with disabilities, and families.
  17. Promote witness protection initiatives.
  18. Support public and private institutions in investigations related to the Institute's areas of expertise.