The average high school student likely would not bat an eye if their teacher were sleeping; if anything, they might smile, knowing that their school day just got much easier. But Florencia Doval, 16, who goes by Floppy, is no average student, and when she noticed teachers dozing off, she became furious. Rather than taking…
Neither of her parents graduated from college–rather, they both graduated from high school around the age of 22. Their lack of higher education, though, only pushed them harder to provide their children with exceptional educational opportunities. As a result, Laura de Matos Leal not only attends one of the best high schools in Rio de…
Rough hands seemed to run in the family. Her grandfather had them from working in the Brazilian fields since he was a child, and now she had rough hands too, albeit for a different reason: Extensive handwriting–a fitting contrast of the difference education can make in someone’s life. “It’s incredible how this one thing can…
Growing up in the green, mountainous city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, one may be surprised to see other cities utterly devoid of nature. Growing up surrounded by nature and so near adventurous expeditions could also render one increasingly angry as they realize the destruction humans are having on the natural world. Growing up in…
In the digital information and social media age, the barriers to industries have been lowered substantially, even allowing teenagers to become a part of historically professional fields. Pedro Borges stumbled upon a Facebook page about graphic design when he was just 12 years old, and the first domino of his professional life fell. What had…
Energy radiated off Sol Petroni since she was a child – from her desire to constantly be physically active to her expressive face that would let you know exactly how she was feeling. Now 19, Sol continues to give off fiery energy like the Sun that her name denotes, but now she has converted it…
Smiling through even the most difficult of topics, Victor Parra, 19, talked openly about his life in Catia, a barrio (informal urban settlement) in West Caracas, Venezuela, that is home to over 1.5 million people. Speaking openly about your background is one thing. Letting it define you is another. “Where you come from does not…
At Latin American Leadership Academy, we count on the help of hundreds of people at every moment. Without them, the change we are already making in Latin America couldn’t be possible. This amazing group of LALA’s friends supported our latest crowdfunding campaign, making it a success, and bringing not only financial resources but also new…
Maria José Cardeño tells us about her experience at Latin American Leadership Academy: a journey of self-discovery, connection, and empowerment. Wanting to change something is not easy, especially when you are someone young trying to lead a transformation. Not only do you face a society that underestimates your abilities. You face inexperience, ignorance of many circumstances, an…
Dear LALA Community, The verdict is in. My parents, friends, girlfriend, exes, former bosses, and current advisors agree! I am not the most proactive communicator. Forgive me. Bear with me. I am aware of it, and I am working on it. After spending the last six months under a rock—or “in the trenches,” whichever sounds…
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