In Salvador de Bahia, through the Centro Nossa Senhora Aparecida, we welcome and accompany children and families in difficulty every day.
Every day we share life with those most in need, offering care, education and a real chance for the future.
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FundaçãoBetâniaOnlus«In this place we want to bring, above all, a praying heart, yes, a praying heart that can make visible the living presence of our beloved Lord Jesus Christ, because He is the only reason that drives us to undertake this adventure in His love»
— Padre Pancrazio
Every day, small gestures build real change in the lives of children and their families.
children cared for every day
daily meals
families supported
Fundação Betânia Onlus is present in Salvador de Bahia to share life with the little ones and their families, building relationships and accompanying each person on their own path of growth.
Discover Fundação BetâniaAt the root of the experience of Fundação Betania ONLUS and the Centro Nossa Senhora Aparecida is the Franciscan Fraternity of Betania.
Through its missionary presence, the sharing of daily life and service to the most vulnerable communities, the Fraternity has for years accompanied a human, educational and spiritual journey that continues to generate welcome, relationship and hope.
Alongside the nursery school, Fundação Betânia Onlus runs projects that bring food, transport, formation and support to the children, young people and families of Salvador de Bahia.
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Through news, testimonies and stories, the life of the Centro Nossa Senhora Aparecida takes shape in authentic accounts. Memories, encounters and journeys that tell who we are and what we experience every day.
See the NewsOver time, the Fundação has received the support and recognition of Italian and international institutions.
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Open on YouTubeOur mission has been told by some of the leading voices of Italian journalism.
Il Corriere della Sera reported on the visit of President Sergio Mattarella to the Franciscan Fraternity of Betania in Salvador, highlighting the mission of caring for street children.
Read the articleSky TG24 reported on the inauguration of the convent in São Cristóvão, designed with sustainable architecture by the Rome-based studio Mixtura: natural ventilation, photovoltaic panels and rainwater harvesting.
Read the articleEvery contribution allows this mission to keep growing and welcoming new children.
Even a small gesture can make a difference.
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