AST Social

Hand in Hand

Strengthening access to information and public policy advocacy.

This initiative focuses on empowering and connecting users through transparent access to information and local engagement.

It aims to produce, through community listening, data collection, and the dissemination of studies and research, greater awareness about citizenship rights and social assistance policies — benefiting society, public managers, workers, and organizations that act (or not) primarily within the social assistance field.

By participating in activities across ten territories, we also develop monitoring and citizen oversight actions regarding the effectiveness of social rights, as well as violations — demanding from public authorities and control bodies that social services, programs, and projects operate with quality and accessibility.

How It Works

  • Data collection and active listening within communities to support public policy improvement
  • Creation of a digital platform for sharing information, studies, and social assistance rights

Target Audience

Organizations
in general

Community leaders,
social movements,
forums, and managers

Rights
councils

Usuários e
General population
and service users

Differentials

  • Creation of a public platform for access to social assistance information
  • Operations throughout the city of Rio de Janeiro, with reach expanding statewide through training actions

Expected Impacts

  • Strengthened social organizations for transformative action
  • Qualified social control in Social Assistance Policy
  • Expanded civic voice and participation in public spaces
  • Promotion of equity and access to rights

Hand in Hand: Mapping Services.
Strengthening Rights.