About the program

The Program named Alimentando Sonhos (Feeding Dreams) was created to boost the economic and social development of the communities, with a particular focus on the regions neighboring our units.

Through training in the field of gastronomy, the program offers theoretical and practical training in partnership with third sector entities.

Our goal is to educate professionals for both the job market and entrepreneurship, promoting employability and reducing social inequalities.

Great

Social impact

Alimentando Sonhos Program is part of our strategic Sustainability agenda e aims to impact 150 thousand people by 2030, through training, encouragement to entrepreneurship and professionalization actions in the field of gastronomy.

Consolidated result of the program:

+ 43 thousand

people trained

27 partner

institutions of the project

I want to get trained!

Discover M. Dias Branco’s partner institutions that offer courses from Alimentando Sonhos Program in various states across Brazil. These are practical, free training courses that teach everything from how to make bread, savory snacks, cakes, and sweets to how to prepare pasta and other delicacies.

Movimento Saúde Mental
Estado: Ceará
Escola de Gastronomia Social - Ivens Dias Branco
Estado: Ceará
Casa de Vovó Dedé
Estado: Ceará
Ceará Sem Fome
Estado: Ceará
Pensando Bem
Estado: Ceará
IBD
Estado: Ceará
SENAI - Ceará
Estado: Ceará
A Central Única das Favelas
Estado: Bahia
Lar Pérolas de Cristo
Estado: Bahia
ABRBF
Estado: Bahia
Instituto Macieira Cultural

Estado: Rio de Janeiro

Instituto Social Mulheres de Favela em Reação
Estado: Rio de Janeiro
Instituto Vida Videira
Estado: Rio Grande do Norte
A Central Única das Favelas
Estado: Pernambuco
Casa Zero
Estado: Pernambuco
A Central Única das Favelas

Estado: Paraíba

Instituto Mix de Profissões
Estado: Rio Grande do Sul
Associação Remar do Brasil
Estado: São Paulo

Testimonies

Learn how Alimentando Sonhos has been changing the life of students:

I had an incredible experience on the course. It was very comprehensive, and the teachers and monitors were very committed to teaching.

Student from Movimento Saúde Mental | CE

The quality of knowledge and service was exemplary. Perfect. All my expectations were met. I’m sure that we’ll soon be successful entrepreneurs.

Student from Casa Zero | PE

I found it very interesting because it brought light into my life thanks to the excellent opportunity we were given to earn extra income, which will help us a lot, and even to set up our own business and create a very satisfying micro-enterprise.

Student from Associação Remar | SP

Vitrine de Talentos

Aqui você encontra empreendimentos liderados por mulheres que participaram do programa Alimentando Sonhos.

Encomende, apoie e fortaleça o empreendedorismo na gastronomia

Vovó Ori - Bolos, doces e salgados

Especialista em bolos, doces, salgados e pães.

Juliana Sena Confeitaria Artesanal

Especialista em bolos em chantinho e salgados para eventos

Farinha e Mel Bolos Artesanais

Especialista em bolos, salgados e massas

Piedade Doces e Salgados

Especialista em bolos, tortas, salgados em geral e cestas de café da manhã

Especialista em bolos e salgados

Delícias da Família Barbosa

Especialista em tortinhas doces, bolos caseiros e pães recheados

Bom Doces

Especialista em bolos decorados e salgados

Layssa Thais Confeitera

Especialista em bolos decorados e caseiros, salgados e sobremesas

Angela Vanusa Confeitaria Doces e Salgados

Especialista em bolos para eventos, doces e salgados

A&H Pedaços de Amor

Especialista em bolos e doces decorados

Recipe e-book

Transformative flavors

Flavors, stories, and affection on every page.

This eBook brings together recipes created by women who participated in Alimentando Sonhos (Feeding Dreams) Program — meals that carry not only ingredients, but also dreams, memories, and the desire to be entrepreneurs.

Download it for free, try out new recipes, and support the talent of these incredible women!

Galery

of unforgettable moments

Frequent questions

Como participaHow can I participate in Alimentando Sonhos Program?r do Programa Alimentando Sonhos

Joining is super easy. Just get in touch with one of the institutions participating in the program and schedule your interview.
Classes start the week after your interview.

No. All courses offered by the Alimentando Sonhos Program are completely free of charge for participants.

For your institution to be assessed as a partner of Alimentando Sonhos, send an email to responsabilidadesocial@mdiasbranco.com.br introducing the organization and explaining how the courses are conducted. Our team will analyze the proposal e will keep you informed on the next steps.

After completing the courses, Alimentando Sonhos Program offers support for entrepreneurship and has strategic partnerships that expand opportunities for women to enter the job market.