Cultural ContributionsHistory

Archives of institutes, biographies of personalities and records of corporations’ history tell the societies’ story from the researchers’ point of view. Many studies that revealed important occurrences in Brazil and other countries have received Odebrecht’s sponsorship over recent years.

The works narrate events such as the 400-year history of the São Bento Monastery, the life of Father Anchieta, black peoples' contribution to the country's development, the history of the Navy and Air Force and the role of forts during past centuries. Also of special importance are the Itamaraty Map Collection, Brazilian fauna and flora in the 18th century and the discovery of Cabral.

By reviewing history, communities can build their futures based on the experience of the past.
 

Anonymous Talents – Ecuador

To celebrate 10 years of operations in Ecuador, Odebrecht launched a contest for local journalists in 1998, inviting them to tell the stories of complete strangers. The criterion was for these individuals to have contributed to improving and developing their communities.

The result of this challenge was Talentos Anónimos, which gathers the top ten stories selected from the 64 entered.

Published in Spanish in 1998, the book is an example of the Odebrecht Organization’s concern with preserving the cultural heritage of the communities in which it operates. The art director of the work was Juan Manuel Koenig and the photographs are by Luciano Koenig.