Rafael Rodrigues
Rafael's transformative journey began at age 25 when he realized following society's prescribed path to success had left him feeling empty. His bold decision to leave everything behind for humanitarian work led him to Malawi, Africa, where he built children's clinics and discovered that purpose often lies beyond conventional definitions of success.
• Growing up in a dangerous neighborhood in São Paulo, Brazil where seeing dead bodies was normalized
• Finding inspiration in Paulo Coelho's biography to break free from societal expectations
• Creating "Playing for Africa" as a creative solution to fundraising challenges and Building the first children's clinic "Okondwa" (happiness)
• Establishing a second clinic with solar panels and a farm project
• Sponsoring education for community members, including four young women pursuing nursing and business degrees
• Finding purpose through helping generations access opportunities