OUR HISTORY

Since 2011, Humanize has been developing cultural projects that connect people, territories and institutions through the arts. We believe culture is a fundamental right and a powerful driver of inclusion, community development and social transformation. Throughout our journey, we have designed and delivered projects and partnerships that integrate diverse artistic expressions, accessibility, international cooperation and social innovation, aligned with ESG principles, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the shared ambition of building a more collaborative and sustainable future.

WE ARE HUMANIZE

Bia Ribeiro

Bia holds a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Ibero-American University in São Paulo, a postgraduate degree in Business Law from FGV Rio and master’s degree in Development and International Cooperation at ISEG / University of Lisbon. She has been an executive cultural producer for over 15 years, centered on tax incentive laws and SDGs. Bia has produced cultural events in Brazil and abroad, representing artists from more than 10 countries, as well as serving organizations in the public and private sectors.

Matilde Menezes

Executive producer and the partner responsible for Humanize's administration, Mateus is also an actor, director, and theater teacher. He was assistant director to Kiko Marques in productions such as Sínthia, Insones, and Casa Submersa, winning the APCA Theater Award in 2017. He is also the founder of Cia Os Fabulistas, where he acts, produces and directs interventions, workshops, storytelling, and theatrical plays.
Mateus elaborates and manages projects approved in several calls for proposals through PROAC ICMS SP and Rouanet Law.