Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr and his family helped establish a social project in Jardim Glória, the neighbourhood in Praia Grande where he spent much of his childhood.
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The Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr operates from an 8,400-square-metre complex designed to expand opportunities for children, teenagers and families facing social and economic challenges.
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The centre has the capacity to serve 3,000 children and young people aged between 7 and 17, while its wider programmes reach their families as well.
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Opened in December 2014, the non-profit organisation provides activities spanning education, sport, culture and preventive healthcare.
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Its facilities include classrooms, sports grounds, a swimming pool and spaces for medical, dental and psychological services.
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The land was provided by the city government under a long-term arrangement.
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Neymar chose the neighbourhood for an 8,400-square-metre education and sports centre
Neymar spent much of his childhood in Jardim Glória, in Praia Grande, a coastal city in the state of São Paulo.
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According to the institute, he and his family wanted to create opportunities for young people growing up in circumstances similar to those they had experienced.
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The project was conceived in 2010 and officially presented to the public on December 23, 2014.
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Its focus extends beyond football, with programmes intended to support children’s development and provide their families with access to education, activities and services.
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What the centre offers children
The institute’s educational facilities include classrooms for English, Spanish and French, robotics, reading and writing, computing, music, dance and arts.
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These activities are intended to complement children’s formal schooling and help them develop academic, creative and practical skills.
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The institute also offers cultural and recreational programmes, giving children access to activities beyond their regular school curriculum.
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Sports facilities go beyond football
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The 8,400-square-metre complex includes a football field, a multi-sports court, an outdoor volleyball court, a heated swimming pool, a gym and dedicated spaces for judo and dance.
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Its programme has included activities such as swimming, basketball, futsal and volleyball.
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The facilities provide children with opportunities to participate in organised physical activities and develop skills such as teamwork and discipline.
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Healthcare and psychological support
The institute also has a dedicated health area offering services that include clinical analysis, cardiology, ophthalmology, dentistry and psychology.
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According to the institute, children receive medical and dental evaluations and can access specialist healthcare services through its programmes.
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The health facilities are part of an approach that combines educational and sporting activities with preventive care and support for children’s wellbeing.
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Families are part of the programme
The project was designed to benefit families as well as children.
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Its activities have included vocational courses, lectures and physical activities for parents and other family members.
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The institute’s stated objective is to expand opportunities for people experiencing social vulnerability, including through education, culture, sport and health services.
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At its inauguration in 2014, local authorities said the project was expected to benefit about 2,300 children and reach around 10,000 people when their families were included.
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The institute now lists capacity for 3,000 children and young people aged 7 to 17.
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The city provided the land
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The centre stands on land provided by the Praia Grande city government for 30 years, with a further 30-year renewal possible.
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Municipal records from 2014 describe a complex containing sports facilities, classrooms, a library, a cinema, a dining area and spaces for healthcare and vocational training.
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The project was developed by Neymar and his family as a non-profit social initiative, with the stated aim of improving access to opportunities for children and families in the surrounding community.
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