The world has become increasingly integrated. Globalization is associated with the acceleration of time. Communication and interactivity are bringing borders closer. The various players in society now share consolidated experiences, practices and methodologies in the search for global socioenvironmental transformation.
Providing better quality of life, conditions for economic development and inclusion for underprivileged populations have been the major challenge, widely debated in this new century.
It is this objective that is bringing together in Brazil organizations and specialists from all over the world to share their knowledge and disseminate replicable consolidated social initiatives that are being extensively used and promoted.

In 2011, the IV International Congress of Avapes, organized by the FENAVAPE – National Federation of Avapes, will introduce recognized social trends and technologies through exhibitions, panels, roundtables and workshops involving topics such as:
- Education and Training
- Employability
- Strategic Management for Social Organizations
- Social Business
- Public Policies
- Projects, Initiatives and Innovations
- Quality of Life: Assistive Technologies and Accessibility