PMZITO Program from the Pará Military Police Takes Over 500 Children to the Circus for the First Time
Initiative develops social, cultural, and educational actions with children from families in situations of social vulnerability in the outskirts of Belém
More than 500 children in situations of social vulnerability experienced an unforgettable afternoon this Saturday (17), by participating in a special entertainment and cultural session at a circus in Belém. The action is part of the PMZito program, an initiative of the Pará Military Police that develops social, cultural, and educational activities with children and adolescents from the Metropolitan Region and the interior of the state. The action was supported by the private sector.
The visit involved children served by 22 Military Police Battalions, aiming to integrate the program's hubs and provide a moment of leisure, culture, and citizenship.
“The preparation for this moment started about 17 days ago. The idea was to bring together all the children from the social projects that have developed over these four months of operation. Today we have more than 500 children inside the circus. This shows the size and impact that the project has already achieved in such a short time,” highlighted Corporal Dimitry, a monitor from the Bengui unit.
According to the officer, about 90% of the children had never had the opportunity to watch a circus show.
“They are in ecstasy. Many have never seen a clown, a globe of death, trapeze artists. This experience will forever mark the memory of these children. It’s the kind of action that transforms lives,” he added.
Partnership - The action was made possible with the support of the owner of the Broadway Circus, who generously provided the session in partnership with the Corporation. The collaboration between the public and private sectors was essential to ensure children's access to a safe, playful, and educational environment.
“The Military Police is much more than security on the streets. It also acts socially, showing these children that there is a right path to follow. We are giving a concrete response to society: we are present, caring, guiding, and transforming realities,” emphasized the Commander-General of the Military Police, Colonel Dilson Júnior.
During the action, volunteers, parents, and police officers accompanied the children, ensuring organization and safety for the special moment.
Among the participants, 13-year-old student Lana Reis da Silva, a resident of Benevides and a member of the program, expressed her joy at being at a circus for the first time.
“This is the first time we have left Benevides and it has been so much fun. My classmates are here and we loved the Spider-Man part, the clown, it was really cool,” she said. She also highlighted the activities offered by the program:
“In PMZito we do many things, play on the court, play volleyball, participate in activities, and learn about ethics, citizenship, now we even have outings!”
Student João Pedro Resende was enchanted by the show: “It’s my first time at the circus and it was really cool to watch. I really liked seeing Spider-Man flying. I really wanted to know the circus.”
According to the organization, the expectation is that new activities like this will be carried out frequently, reinforcing the transformative role of the PMZITO project and strengthening the ties between the Military Police and the communities served.
