ABOUT REFÚGIO

Social energy that transforms lives.

Refúgio is a social transformation ecosystem that connects people, companies and organisations around one cause.

It was born from the belief that real change happens when generosity finds structure, talent meets purpose and those ready to contribute can reach organisations that already know how to transform lives.

THE ECOSYSTEM BEHIND IT

The resources already exist. What is often missing is connection.

Across the social sector, there is talent, generosity and capital in abundance. Refúgio creates the architecture that helps these forces act together.

“Society already has the resources needed to transform thousands of lives. What is missing is connection.”
THE CAUSE

Protect, welcome and expand opportunities for women.

The cause gives Refúgio its identity and remains at the centre of every initiative.

THE MODEL

Connect those who want to help with those who know how to transform lives.

The model can grow through different initiatives without losing sight of the cause.

WHAT WE DO

We connect.

We bring people, companies and organisations together, turning generosity into coordinated action.

WHAT WE DO NOT DO

We do not replace.

Where capable organisations already transform lives, Refúgio strengthens their work.

OUR FRAMEWORK

How social energy becomes concrete transformation.

Social energy becomes real impact when it passes through a clear system capable of organising it.

Connect

Bring people, companies and organisations together around a shared purpose.

Mobilise

Turn interest into active engagement through concrete initiatives.

Structure resources

Create clear and transparent ways to raise and direct resources.

Strengthen

Direct resources and visibility to organisations already transforming lives.

Transform

Measure, report and communicate the impact generated, closing the cycle.

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THE FIRST INITIATIVE

One ecosystem. Different ways to create transformation.

Between the Seasons is the first initiative created within Refúgio, putting the ecosystem's purpose into practice.

Discover Between the Seasons →
Luana RoosaLUANA ROOSA · REFÚGIO

FOUNDER

Luana Roosa

Photographer, videomaker, singer and model, Luana has built a career around one purpose: transforming aesthetic sensibility into an instrument for social impact.

As founder of Refúgio, she brings to the ecosystem a path of direct social action that supports its work from day one.

“No one fulfils a purpose alone.”

SOCIAL JOURNEY

Purpose put into practice.

Direct volunteer work in Brazil supporting vulnerable people and communities.

Creator of Projeto Florescer, strengthening women's self-esteem through ten women representing flowers.

Organisation of a charity run and the founding of Refúgio.