Strengthening partnerships and leveraging our experience and knowledge to generate systemic social impact
To support the strengthening of
the health system and enhance the well-being of the population, Umane works in partnership with various organizations within the philanthropic health ecosystem — implementers, technical and media partners, co-investors, and the public sector — supporting initiatives with the potential for scalability and replicability that align with the organization’s programmatic pillars. The programs are interconnected and operate in an integrated manner to advance public health.
Believing in partnerships that go beyond project investment, Umane supports its partners in project design, the sharing of best practices, access to a network of collaborators facing similar challenges and pursuing common goals, and in monitoring progress toward agreed-upon targets throughout the entire support cycle.
Continuing
leverage points
Deliverables aimed at qualifying care and management teams in health, focusing on leveraging the availability and effectiveness of human resources within SUS, promoting a culture of person-centered care, and increasing the quality of services offered.
Workflow
Strengthening local and/or regional actions aligned with the principles of Primary Health Care (PHC) and Health Care Networks (HCN), aiming to expand and organize access to quality and equitable health services.
Health culture in society
Actions focused on communication through mass-media channels to raise awareness about the harms of risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and promote health literacy among the population.
Use of data, telehealth, and new technologies
Innovative initiatives that foster the creation of an open and viable innovation ecosystem and promote the use of data and technologies in health.
Advocacy and Communication
Projects involving the development of engagement and influence strategies aimed at decision-makers, legislators, other stakeholders, or at disseminating health information to the population.
Model development
Initiatives focused on creating structured and replicable models for action, management, or intervention in the health sector. These models may include organizational strategies, methodological approaches, or optimized workflows.
Product development
Projects aimed at developing, implementing, and delivering specific products such as services, technological solutions, software, or innovative devices.
Applied public health research
Projects designed to produce scientific knowledge, data, and relevant information for surveillance and for shaping public policies and actions focused on improving the health conditions of the Brazilian population.
leverage points
Primary Health Care Strengthening (PHC) Program
Comprehensive Care for Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases (NCDs) Program
Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health Program
Umane has a structured process for monitoring and evaluating supported projects, carried out throughout the entire implementation period. This process contributes to continuous improvement and possible course adjustments, always focused on advancing each initiative. The evaluation framework values the combination of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, uses monitoring data, and, when applicable, conducts specific data collection.
To ensure a consistent monitoring standard, a logical framework of indicators is developed together with project implementers. This framework guides the entire evaluation process and illustrates the chain of outputs, outcomes, and impacts that the initiative aims to achieve.
These are the estimated population health outcomes. They represent the long-term reach expected after the end of the program support cycle.
Reduce inequalities in access to comprehensive health care;
Reduce the prevalence of modifiable risk factors and the development and/or worsening of chronic diseases;
Reduce maternal and child mortality.
These are the results delivered throughout the program support cycle. Expected reach in the short and medium term (around 1 to 3 years).
Strengthen Primary Health Care, contributing to increased and higher-quality access to comprehensive health services;
Influence society through the dissemination of knowledge and the strengthening of public policies focused on disease prevention and health promotion;
Improve care for prioritized chronic diseases by strengthening care coordination and addressing risk factors;
Improve health care for children and adolescents, strengthening care coordination for chronic diseases and addressing malnutrition (obesity and undernutrition);
Improve women’s health through adequate prenatal care and the reduction of complications and conditions related to pregnancy and postpartum.
These are the most immediate results of the program levers. Expected reach in the short and medium term.
Support continuing education for managers and professionals working in public health;
Promote the organization of work processes and care pathways within SUS;
Promote the use of data, telehealth, and/or new technologies to strengthen SUS;
Foster a culture of health within society.
Direct contributions from Umane to society through its three programs
Expand and improve access, enrollment, screening, risk stratification, diagnosis, and follow-up of users within Primary Health Care;
Contribute to the expansion and improvement of funding, organization, and efficiency of PHC within SUS.
Contribute to strengthening care coordination for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obesity, undernutrition, and dyslipidemias;
Contribute to addressing modifiable risk factors such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, unhealthy diets, and insufficient physical activity
Fostering Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health Program
Support actions for adequate prenatal care and improved organization and efficiency of obstetric and neonatal care regulation;
Encourage intersectoral actions to address risk factors within the child and youth population.
Have questions? Here you’ll find quick answers to better understand how we operate and support projects.
How do I request Umane’s support for a project?
Umane operates through a model of local implementing partners, working with organizations that share the mission of promoting health promotion and prevention actions. It does not provide donations outside its programmatic areas or directly to individuals.
Project support is usually carried out through donations made directly to implementing partners or through contracts with private service providers. All proposals are evaluated based on an institutional guideline process.
If you still have questions, contact us at contato@umane.org.br.
What types of institutions and projects does Umane fund?
Umane supports projects from civil society organizations and/or nonprofit institutions whose goal is to positively impact public health, according to its three programmatic areas:
• Comprehensive Care for Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases (NCDs) Program: initiatives aimed at controlling modifiable risk factors (such as smoking, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, and unhealthy diet), screening, increasing access to health and diagnosis, and managing NCDs in Primary Health Care;
• Primary Health Care Strengthening (PHC) Program: initiatives that promote operational improvements, work process organization, team productivity, service integration, institutional capacity-building in public health, and the incorporation of data use and new technologies into the system, with PHC as the coordinator of care;
• Fostering Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health Program: initiatives that monitor pregnancy, assess and prevent risks, and promote prevention, management, and monitoring of health conditions in children and adolescents within the context of NCDs and their modifiable risk factors.
What types of institutions and projects does Umane not fund?
Umane does not fund:
Projects that do not fall within its programmatic areas (NCDs, PHC strengthening, and women’s/children’s/adolescents’ health);
Projects aimed at hospital care or exclusively assistential approaches;
Projects from individuals;
Events or task forces.
Additionally, Umane does not transfer or receive financial resources from the public sector or government institutions.
What are Umane’s project selection formats?
Umane selects projects through calls for proposals, qualified prospecting, active search, referrals, or spontaneous interest from potential partners.
What are the phases for submitting project support requests, and who decides on investments?
The submission phases vary depending on the project type and scope.
Call for Proposals: follows predefined criteria described in the call itself.
Qualified prospecting, active search, referral, or spontaneous demand:
After initial contact, the proposing organization sends the requested information. Meetings are held for presentation and clarification. If the project aligns with Umane’s strategy, the proponent receives the standard documentation for completion.
A logical framework of indicators is then jointly developed, and the project is presented to the Philanthropy Committee.
With the committee’s recommendation, the proposal is sent to the Executive Board and the Board of Directors. After approval, conditions are agreed upon, the contract is signed, and support begins.
How long does it usually take for a project support request to be approved?
Approval can take 3 to 12 months, depending on:
Accuracy and completeness of the required documents;
Technical maturity of the proposal;
Operational feasibility;
External factors such as negotiations with the public sector;
Participation of cofunders;
Maturity of the proponent in project management.
What type of contract is signed between Umane and the supported project?
Umane commonly uses Donation Agreements with Obligations, though other formats may also be applied. These contracts are established with implementing organizations and ensure donated resources are used efficiently and aligned with Umane’s guidelines.
How are the results of a funded project measured?
Evaluation is carried out through a logical evaluation framework jointly developed between the proponent and the Monitoring & Evaluation team.
This framework outlines the sequence of outputs and outcomes and includes specific indicators to track progress, measured through monitoring data and, when necessary, additional data collection.
Can I resubmit a proposal that was previously rejected?
Generally, Umane does not recommend resubmitting a rejected proposal. The institution’s decisions are conclusive and ensure resources are directed to aligned projects.
However, proponents may submit new and different proposals in the future.
Can I access documentation from previously supported projects?
Umane does not release full documentation of supported projects.
However, by reading this FAQ, exploring the “How We Work – Operating Model” section, and reviewing the supported projects, you can better understand Umane’s criteria and processes.
What is the duration of Umane’s support for projects?
The duration varies according to expected objectives and outcomes and may last from a few months to several years.
In which regions does Umane operate?
Umane supports initiatives throughout the entire Brazilian territory.