Why civic education matters
Brazil needs more civic education.
The data shows that Brazilian democracy faces a challenge of civic culture and knowledge that cannot be ignored.
What the data shows
47%
of Brazilians say they are not interested in politics because they don't understand the political system
Last place
Brazil ranks last in citizenship proficiency among all countries studied
5/10
in political culture — the same level as authoritarian regimes like Yemen, Azerbaijan and Cambodia
Democracy does not sustain itself. It is a practice that must be learned, exercised, and renewed by each generation.
When citizens do not know their rights, their institutions, or the mechanisms for participation, the vacuum is filled by misinformation and political cynicism.
Civic education is the infrastructure of democracy — as fundamental as schools, hospitals and roads.
Redenec exists to fill that gap. We connect people, methodologies and institutions committed to a Brazil where every citizen understands their role in building the country.