Use Orquídea money at João Pessoa BCD

Circulate Orquídea social money in João Pessoa

The Banco Comunitário de Desenvolvimento Jardim Botânico runs solidarity finance for the São Rafael community in João Pessoa. Neighbours use the Orquídea social currency and digital E-Dinheiro tools to keep purchases local.

What you can do in João Pessoa

• Visit the community bank managed by CPCC and learn how the Orquídea currency circulates (BCD Jardim Botânico)
• Ask about consumer loans denominated in social currency and support for local micro-entrepreneurs
• Explore how the bank connects to the Paraíba network of community development banks
• Join community training sessions that built the management council and credit committee

How to join

The bank serves residents and entrepreneurs in the Jardim Botânico and São Rafael area. Visit the CPCC-hosted bank page and contact the organisation for account or currency orientation.

Why it matters in João Pessoa

When money stays in the neighbourhood, grocers and craftspeople see steady demand even when national credit tightens. The model follows Banco Palmas in Fortaleza while rooting governance in local assemblies. Find more community projects in João Pessoa.

Good to know

• When did the bank open? CPCC records public inauguration on 27 April 2013 with community and NGO guests.
• Is there a digital wallet? The bank offers E-Dinheiro alongside paper Orquídea notes for digital transfers.
• Who owns the bank? Community members govern through a management council and credit evaluation board.

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Source: CPCC: Banco Comunitário Jardim Botânico. Details checked: 2026-10-23.