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19/08/2024
The 2nd edition of Bom Futuro in Action, a partnership between the Social Service of Industry (Sesi MT) and the company Bom Futuro, gathered hundreds of residents from Vila Campina in Bom Jesus do Araguaia for a day filled with activities, services, and solidarity. In total, the project provided 1,403 services in the areas of health, citizenship, and culture.
Jaqueline da Silva took the opportunity to bring her 5-year-old son, Gabriel, for a medical consultation. The little one needs to undergo cyst surgery, and the mother sought a second opinion. “These actions make life easier for us, residents of this region. I can’t get a consultation quickly. I always have to travel for miles, and here my son was seen, and so was I,” celebrates the housewife.
For Maria José, the event brought more unity at home. She was able to enjoy a family day filled with fun and health. She had an X-ray of her hand, while her daughter underwent an electroencephalogram and an electrocardiogram, her son-in-law visited the general practitioner, and her grandchildren went to the dentist. “I am very happy. We got the complete care we needed, and we ate well and had good laughs,” she shares.
Maria’s daughter, Claudiane Freitas, praised the partnership between Sesi and Bom Futuro. “My husband works for Bom Futuro, and this partnership between the company and Sesi is splendid because we are in need of this type of initiative. The best part is that it went beyond health; there were also games, fun, and delicious food. Everyone was attentive to us and treated us equally. That was the difference,” she emphasizes.
Throughout the day, there was also fun for the kids with cinema and puppet theater during the Didactic Concert of the Sesi MT Orchestra. The children embarked on a memorable cultural experience that combined classical music, theater, and children's literature in the work "The Wizard of Oz" by writer Lyman Frank Baum. Ten-year-old Rafaela Silva was thrilled by the story of the Tin Man who wanted a heart, the lion who desired courage, the scarecrow who sought a brain, and Dorothy who planned to return home. “I thought the musical instruments mixed with the story were amazing,” she comments.
Food lovers were also catered to. They participated in a cooking workshop led by the Sesi chef, Thaise Germano. On the menu was a delicious painted fish fillet. “What a wonderful class. The teacher is calm, excellent at teaching. I had never made this recipe, but now I will include it on my home menu because it’s easy, with simple seasonings, and super tasty,” says Ruthe de Barros, who sells gas in the village and makes deliveries by bicycle.
Among the available services were speech therapy consultations, audiometry exams, vaccinations, haircuts, and the distribution of oral hygiene kits.
Musical concert
The program concluded with the sounds of the Sesi MT Orchestra and talented soloists Akani Iizuka and Mari Azevedo. Most of the audience had never experienced the magic of classical instruments like the violin and cello, but they were completely captivated by the performance.
Emotional, Sandra Furtado could not hold back her tears at the first musical notes. As the songs were played, a film of the day passed through her mind. “I felt at home. Many people judge us by our clothes or way of speaking, but the teams treated us with such care. And this orchestra only reaffirmed the care they had for us. I was moved and leave here radiant.”
The sun set to the rhythm of national hits like "I Just Want a Sweetheart" by Dominguinhos; "Yesterday I Cried with Longing" by João Mineiro & Marciano; and "Evidences" by Chitãozinho & Xororó. The repertoire also included international songs like "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga; "Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson; and "Don't Stop Me Now" by the band Queen.
Satisfied with the results of the work, Fernando Pereira, manager of Social and Cultural Innovation at Sesi, highlights the importance of the partnership for the health and quality of life of the community. “Sesi plays its role by establishing partnerships to provide opportunities for people, especially those in need, who otherwise would not have access. In the end, all of this converges to promote their health and well-being.”
The Bom Futuro Group has been present in the Araguaia region for over 10 years, generating employment and income through agribusiness and agro-industry. In Bom Jesus do Araguaia, the institution has Fazenda Malu, which employs more than 100 residents from Vila Campina. According to the farm manager, Clézio Ribeiro, the action positively impacts the lives of employees and residents of the village. “Our goal is to promote the employee's well-being through actions that value them,” says the manager.
Clézio explains that the choice of Sesi was strategic and based on the institution's long history and competence. “We had the initiative, but all the execution capacity is from Sesi, which has expertise in the area. Without this support, we would not have been able to achieve our goal of reaching Bom Futuro workers and the residents of the village.”
The first edition of the initiative took place in May of this year in the Água Limpa District in Nova Ubiratã. At that time, more than 700 free basic health, citizenship, social services, and cultural activities were provided.
Source: Sesi Mato Grosso
Text: Fernanda Nazário"