Allan Michel Jales Coutinho

Araruama Area, Brazil Brazil

Knowledge Production Coordinator at CEIPE-FGV

Education

As a native of Natal, Brazil, I faced responsibilities not normally assumed by a child – having to combine work with my studies in order to help supplement my family’s income. Growing up with few assets and in a region of extreme inequality, I became passionate about social justice, education and public service. Despite these initial challenges, I was fortunate to be able to enroll in one of the best public government-sponsored technical schools in the country and attained proficiency in English. I also became involved with social movements and volunteered for several non-profits. In the course of four years, I developed educational projects for children and at-risk youth. Due to my le...