Desiderata Institute
The Desiderata Institute, founded in 2003, is a Brazilian non-profit organization dedicated to improving public healthcare for children and adolescents. For over two decades, we have focused on ensuring the early diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer. Since 2018, we have also expanded our mission to address childhood obesity—an important risk factor for numerous non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Our work goes beyond raising awareness at both national and local levels. We actively engage and mobilize public and private stakeholders to drive systemic changes in healthcare delivery. By fostering public-private-nonprofit partnerships and advocating for effective public policies, we aim to guarantee timely and high-quality care for children affected by cancer and obesity.
Coordinator of Childhood Obesity: Andrea Rangel
Links: View Desiderata Website | Email Online Panorama of Childhood Obesity
Meet our Members: Desiderata Institute
Meet Desiderata Institute in our interview series in which World Obesity's member organisations share their mission, current and future projects, challenges and successes. Click on the image below to read the interview.
