Ministry Update: Ruama (Brazil)

Ruama is a ministry that significantly impacts the lives of children, teenagers, and families in the Murão Shantytown of São Paulo, Brazil. The ministry serves at-risk children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 through essential before- and after-school programs that provide a safe and nurturing environment.

Ruama experienced significant expansion in 2025, launching multiple new projects while maintaining its 43-year commitment to sharing the gospel and serving the Murão Shantytown community.

One of the greatest vulnerabilities in the Murão Community is children on the streets. In meetings with community leadership, recreational workshops for children ages 5–10 were proposed and implemented at the community hall in the final months of 2025.

Through a partnership with Mesa Brasil/SESC Osasco, Ruama receives regular donated food, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, and treats, providing quality nutrition for children and adolescents.

The ministry held conversation circles that provided emotional support and encouragement for entrepreneurship among vulnerable women. While the first quarter saw six circles with approximately 40 women participating, the August–December quarter expanded to include 10 circles with 45 women.