Banco Itau was founded in 1945 and is the second largest private bank in Brazil. As part of its social responsibility strategy, he created a program of the Community to provide assistance to projects in the field of education and health. To run this program, the bank has established a cross-sector relationships with partners chosen for their technical expertise to work with these programs, and to improve relations with the community. One of the two programs - education and participation - help civil society organizations to help needy students with programs of additional education. Primary Itau nonprofit partner, CENPEC, devoted to research and promote public education. CENPEC provides technical guidance and establish contacts with NGOs. The program includes education Itau and participation award and is one of the most competitive selection process for the third sector in Brazil. "Hide
by Rose Mary Fisher, Marisa Eboli Source: Social Enterprise Knowledge Network 26 pages. Publication Date: July 25, 2003. Prod. #: SKE008-PDF-ENG