Why we partner with NGOs
Nonprofits are on the front line for blind and low-vision people. You know the real needs and daily challenges and you have community trust. Together we can scale impact and transform millions of lives.
Universal access
We believe assistive technology is a right, not a luxury. So we offer See U 100% free to every partner NGO and their beneficiaries, with no user cap.
Multiplied impact
Each partner NGO can reach hundreds or thousands of people. Strengthening NGOs means strengthening whole communities and a lasting social network.
What we offer partner NGOs
Unlimited free access
All premium features for the NGO and its beneficiaries
Full training
For staff and the people you serve
Priority support
Direct line to our technical team
Learning materials
Guides, videos, and content to share knowledge
Impact reports
Metrics and data for accountability and fundraising
Visibility & networking
Connect with other NGOs and potential donors
How See U supports your NGO's work
Whatever your focus, See U can grow your impact and help the people you serve build autonomy and quality of life.
Education & literacy
Reading texts, books, and handouts. Language courses and exam prep, fully accessible.
Employment
Accessible job search, job skills, and tools to work independently.
Social inclusion
Navigating public spaces, culture, and community activities with more independence.
Independent living
Identify items, food, and meds; get around; manage the day to day on your own.
Health & wellbeing
Labels, medication, exercise, and access to health information.
Digital skills
Voice control of apps, social media, shopping, and the digital world.
How See U helps you fundraise
Show real impact to attract more donors, sponsors, and supporters.
Detailed impact reports
Get precise metrics on:
- •People served
- •Hours of use and engagement
- •Most-used features
- •Transformation stories
- •Before/after insights
Credibility & recognition
Build your brand:
- •See U partner NGO badge
- •Coverage on our channels
- •Documented success cases
- •Ties to corporate donors
- •Social impact certificates
Pitch points for funding
Implementation cost for the NGO
How many people you can serve
Measurable, provable impact
Legal basis for nonprofit work
Key laws that underpin the work of NGOs for the rights of blind and low-vision people in Brazil.
Brazilian disability inclusion act (LBI)
Law 13,146/2015 — Person with disability statute
Core rights include:
- Access to assistive technology
- Inclusive education
- Employment and work
- Accessibility in public spaces
CRPD (UN)
Decree 6,949/2009
International treaty with constitutional force in Brazil:
- Equal opportunity
- Non-discrimination
- Full participation in society
- Autonomy and independence
Fiscal incentives for nonprofits
Law 9,790/1999 — Public-interest civil society (OSCIP)
Civil-society orgs in the public interest can:
- Receive tax-advantaged donations
- Partner with government
- Raise money from companies
Regulatory framework for OSCs
Law 13,019/2014
Partnerships between the public sector and civil society orgs:
- Transparency and accountability
- Collaboration and support agreements
- Access to public funds
Blindness and low vision in Brazil
The scale of the need and the importance of NGOs in including blind and low-vision people.
People with low vision or blindness
in Brazil (IBGE 2023)
Totally blind
nationwide
Employment rate
far below the national average
Active nonprofits
across the country
Challenges nonprofits face
Tight resources
- 87% of Brazilian NGOs depend on donations and grants
- Assistive technology often costs BRL 5k–50k per person
- Scaling services is hard without more funding
How See U helps
- 100% free for NGOs and beneficiaries
- Unlimited scale with no added cost
- Impact reports that make fundraising easier
People served by partner NGOs with See U
Real stories of lives changed with partner nonprofits
"The NGO introduced me to See U and my life changed completely. I went back to school, learned to use my phone on my own, and today I work as a call-center agent. I am forever grateful!"
"I took the NGO's See U course. Today I'm a software developer and I help build accessible solutions. Technology gave me independence."
"With the See U the NGO provided for free, I can read books, browse the web, and shop online. I have my independence and dignity back."
"The NGO trained me on See U and today I navigate the city on my own. I go to the supermarket, the bank, and the doctor without depending on anyone. I won my freedom back."
"I learned See U in the NGO's workshops. I found a job as a customer assistant and I support my family. Technology opened doors I thought were impossible."
"The NGO gave me a phone with See U installed. Now I read medical prescriptions, identify medicine, and manage my health on my own."
"I joined the NGO's digital literacy program with See U. I take online courses, send out résumés, and I am job hunting. I have hope again!"
"The NGO taught me to use See U in public places. I go to events, malls, and shows alone. I have my social life back."
"With the NGO's See U training I went back to school; I'm in the final year of a teaching degree. I will be a teacher and help others!"
"The NGO gave me access to See U and I became a YouTuber making accessibility videos. I have 50k subscribers and earn money from it. Unbelievable!"
"I join the NGO's support groups and I use See U every day. I made it to law school and I am preparing for the bar. Dream come true!"
"The NGO trained me on See U; today I work as a masseur in a clinic. I use the app to read client notes and manage my schedule."
"With the See U the NGO provided, I learned to cook on my own. I read recipes, find ingredients, and I sell cakes and snacks."
"The NGO gave me a smartphone with See U. I use social media, make friends online, and I even found a partner on Instagram. A new life!"
"I took a computer class at the NGO with See U. I work as a data-entry operator and I earn my own money. I no longer rely on benefits."
"The NGO taught me to use See U to study. I passed the university entrance exam for business and I am getting the diploma I dreamed of."
"With the See U I got from the NGO, I can read to my children, help with homework, and be a present parent. You cannot put a price on that."
"I learned music on See U at the NGO's workshops. Today I play guitar, read digital sheet music, and I perform in bars. Music is my life!"
"The NGO used See U to teach me to read and write at 45! Today I read the Bible on my own and I take part in my church with joy."
"With the NGO's training, I use See U for craftwork. I sell my work online and I have steady income. Inclusive entrepreneurship!"
"The NGO gave me access to See U; I am teaching again. I read exams, prepare classes, and grade students. I have my job back!"
"I took the NGO's sports project with See U. I run, do strength training, and swim. I have won medals at para competitions!"
"With the See U the NGO provided, I completed a nursing technical course. I work in a hospital and I am living my dream of caring for people."
"The NGO trained me; today I use See U to host shows on community radio. I run programs, interviews, and I promote local events."
"I learned to use a computer with See U at the NGO. I work in telemarketing and I help my family. I got my dignity back!"
"With the NGO's See U, I ride buses and the subway alone. I work in another district and I do not depend on anyone to commute."
"The NGO showed me how to use See U for shopping. I go to the supermarket, compare products and prices, and I manage my money."
"I took a language class at the NGO with See U. I speak English fluently, I work as a freelance translator, and I get paid in dollars. A new life!"
"With the See U the NGO gave me, I can read fiction and poetry again. I take part in online book clubs and I made new friends. Culture is inclusion!"
"The NGO trained me; I use See U to deliver food. I work as a delivery rider, earn well, and I support my wife and son."
"I learned See U at the NGO; today I study psychology. I want to graduate and work with people with disabilities. Giving back!"
"With the NGO's training, I use See U to tattoo. I am a blind tattoo artist and I have loyal customers. Inclusive art is real!"
"The NGO gave me access to See U; I do nail care at home. I use the app to run my schedule and I have a steady income."
"I joined the NGO's project; today I use See U to study for civil service exams. I want a stable public-sector job."
"With the NGO's See U, I use social media to sell clothes. I have an Insta store and I earn about BRL 5,000 a month!"
"The NGO trained me; I use See U to host accessibility podcasts. I have sponsors and I get paid to do what I love."
"I learned yoga with See U in the NGO's classes. Today I teach yoga for people with disabilities. Inclusive wellness!"
"With the See U I got from the NGO, I play the piano again. I perform at events, give private lessons, and I live from music."
"The NGO taught me to use See U to care for my son with autism. I read care plans, identify medication, and I can be a present parent."
"I took a barista course with See U. I work in a coffee shop, make special drinks, and I earn good tips. Blind baristas are possible!"
"With the NGO's See U, I learned to crochet and knit. I sell my pieces at craft fairs. Talent has no limits!"
"The NGO trained me; I use See U to DJ. I play parties, events, and weddings. Accessible electronic music!"
"I learned See U at the NGO; today I bake to sell. I have regular orders and I support my home. I am a successful founder!"
"With the NGO's training, I use See U to repair phones. I learned the craft, opened my store, and I now have three staff."
"The NGO gave me access to See U and I went back to school. I did equivalency, passed the national exam, and I now study social work. I will help a lot of people!"
"I took the NGO's theatre project with See U. I act in plays on inclusion and I earn a fee. Art changes lives!"
"With the NGO's See U, I trained as a professional make-up artist. I do wedding looks; the app helps with colors and my book is full!"
"The NGO taught me to use See U in ride-hailing apps. I drive for a ride platform; I work when I want and earn well."
"I took a sommelier course with See U. I work in a restaurant, suggest wines, and I earn on commission. A sharp palate!"
"With the NGO's training, I use See U to do stand-up comedy. I do shows about my life, I get real laughs, and I earn with humor."
Nonprofit success stories
Instituto Visão Solidária
São Paulo, SP
“With See U, we served 3× more people without higher costs. Beneficiaries found jobs, went back to school, and regained independence. Fundraising grew 150% with impact reports.”
Associação Luz do Amanhã
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
“We transformed our NGO with See U: from 50 to 500 people a month. We won social-innovation awards and secured corporate partnerships that saw the real impact.”
Fundação Dorina Nowill
São Paulo, SP
“This partnership put tech in 3,000+ people's hands—literacy, jobs, and inclusive education. See U is now in every one of our programs.”
Instituto Benjamin Constant
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
“System-wide use at a specialized school. 95% ENEM pass rate. A national example of inclusive education with technology.”
Blind Association of Minas Gerais
Belo Horizonte, MG
“Our job program: 230 hires in two years. Retention 87%. Companies love our See U–trained people. A model other chapters copied.”
ONG Ver com as Mãos
Porto Alegre, RS
“A pilot in 15 cities, a network sharing best practice. 6,000 people in three years. BRL 2.5M raised together with See U reports.”
Consolidated results from partner NGOs
People served
by partner nonprofits
Jobs created
through our programs
Resources raised
using impact reports
Satisfaction
NGOs and beneficiaries