Whenever I start talking about technology, I like to provoke a reflection: have you ever stopped to think about where the tools you use every day came from? Often, we look at email, voice commands on our phones, or even that ergonomic vegetable peeler in the kitchen and think they were created solely for modern…
Brazil is the second country in the world, after Japan, with the highest concentration of descendants (Nikkei) and Japanese immigrants (as of 2025, there were 2.7 million descendants). Yet, the Japanese-Brazilian community still faces a deep and silent wound: the lack of belonging felt by those born on Brazilian soil who are constantly treated as…
There is a paradox that needs to be named: while the consumption power of the Black population in Brazil grows consistently, initiatives that structure this same economy continue to struggle to survive. We are talking about a market that moves more than R$ 1.8 trillion per year, according to a survey by the Locomotiva Institute….
Giving season is on, and every act of generosity helps unlock the potential of young changemakers across Latin America. Whether you’re planning to donate for the first time or exploring new ways to evolve your giving, here’s a quick menu of options to make your impact your way: Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) Already manage a DAF?…
“Nature is our common good. We must return to it and develop processes that are accessible to all. That is how we make change: through knowledge.” – Ailton Krenak Do you remember the resounding success of our 1st Ecovision Summit? It’s back, bigger, and more impactful in 2025! Get ready for October 21st. In Latin…
In recent months, I’ve been paying more attention to how small daily choices impact my mental health and well-being. For a long time, meditation seemed like something distant, always remaining in the background with that vague promise of “I’ll do it at some point during the day.” Everything changed after I participated in an experience…
When we talk about health, we immediately think about the health of the body and the mind, but what about the social dimension of health? How are our relationships? This dimension also contributes to our integral health. An important premise to consider is that we are social beings. Since birth, we grow up needing the…
There are moments in life when we all wonder: What gives meaning to life? Over the years, I’ve realized that meaning is not something we magically “find”. In fact, it is something we choose to build and rebuild little by little through our choices, relationships, and values. The search for meaning is inherent to human…
An open love letter to the work and impact of our community Eight years can mean many things: For us, eight years mark a remarkable journey. Since our first Bootcamp in 2017, LALA has grown into a dynamic movement that has touched the lives of nearly 3,000 young changemakers across Latin America. To celebrate this…
Together, we can expand the impact of our programs and inspire a new generation of leaders to dream, act, shine, and make a difference in their communities. Your participation is essential if we are to make this a reality. Together, let’s drive the change we want to see in Latin America and bring more stars…
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