How Maria Clara Vieira and her supporter, João Câmara, are discovering that impact can take many forms—and that the right conversations can reveal paths that once seemed out of reach. At just 19, Maria Clara Vieira has already dedicated much of her journey to causes that go beyond her own future. During her gap year,…
Through LALA Impulso, Jean Pereira dos Santos and his supporter, Victoria Amato, are discovering how sharing experiences, asking better questions, and trusting the process can make a difference in both their journeys. At 20, Jean Pereira dos Santos has already crossed borders to pursue an ambition that goes beyond his own education. Originally from Cavalcante,…
The story of João Victor Penin and his supporters, Romero Rodrigues and Beatriz de Orleans e Bragança, shows how connections can open doors and transform lives. At 19, João has just landed in San Francisco to begin his degree at Minerva University, with the highest scholarship available. It is his first time outside Brazil. But…
Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA) is thrilled to welcome Carolina Llosa as the inaugural CEO of LALA Peru, marking an exciting new chapter as LALA expands its presence across Latin America. Carolina brings more than two decades of experience across the social impact, philanthropic, and private sectors, with a career focused on building partnerships, mobilizing…
Throughout my childhood, I was told that dreaming was for those who could afford it. For those who had money, opportunities, or some kind of privilege that allowed them to imagine beyond what was already given. I was told that changing the world was an illusion, a utopia, and that, at most, I could follow…
By Fernanda Caloi, CEO of LALA Brazil* For a long time, talking about female empowerment meant telling girls that they could be whatever they wanted to be. The message was important in broadening their horizons and challenging roles that seemed to have been predetermined. But when we look at the inequalities that still shape women’s…
When I first learned about the “Governments of the Future: Youth Expectations” event, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Brasília, through LALA’s Instagram and its Opportunities Blast Newsletter, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. It only took the first few minutes, however, for me to realize that my expectations would be…
You’ve probably heard some version of this line from the Spanish philosopher George Santayana: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” More than 100 years later, that idea still holds true, especially when we think about how societies build memory, rights, and ways of living together over time. When we talk…
There are things we dream about for so long that, when they finally happen, our bodies don’t quite know how to react. That’s exactly how I felt when I set foot in San Francisco for the first time. My interest in entrepreneurship truly came to life last year—not as a concept, but as a path….
Representing LALA in the delegation to BSV (Brazil at Silicon Valley) was a transformative experience. LALA selected five young individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, united by a common purpose: to strengthen our roles as references in leadership, innovation, and technology. Being at BSV gave me the opportunity to learn from leaders I admire,…
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