Bettina Bossart
Director
Leading the vision and strategy for young people's transformation in Niterói.
Who We Are
The people and purpose behind the work
The Mission
Supporting young people to live without fear and positively influence their world
This is what drives everything. In Niteroi's low-income communities, real obstacles exist—but so does real potential. The mission is simple: create space where that potential can unfold.
Values That Shape the Work
Welcoming — Care transforms. Every young person is received as they are.
Relevant — Responses that make sense for real lives.
Enthusiastic — Energy and lightness, even in hard work.
Excellent — Attention and creativity in every detail.
Generous — The power of sharing.
Protagonists — Young people lead their own stories with courage and purpose.
The Team
People dedicated to transformation
Marcus Costa
Program Coordinator
Overseeing the four pillars and ensuring quality programming.
Livia
Youth Worker
On the ground daily, building relationships and supporting growth.
The Story
How It Started
Hangar began with a simple observation: young people in Niteroi's low-income communities had potential that wasn't being recognized or supported. The critical after-school hours—when many young people face the hardest choices—could instead become a launchpad.
Key Milestones
The Beginning — First programs launched with a small group of young people
Growth — Expansion into all four pillars: Education, Expression, Connections, Opportunities
Methodology — Development of "Takeoff Trails" (Trilhas de Decolagem), the distinctive approach that shapes everything
Today — Over a decade of transformation, with hundreds of young people who've found their wings
Our Community
Contact
Get in touch with us
Address
Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil