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…
Dear donors and partners, As 2024 draws to a close, we want to pause to reflect on the transformative impact we have experienced together. This has been a year full of incredible achievements, and none of it would have been possible without the support and trust of each and every one of you. So instead…
Thinking Sustainability and Our Roots In Latin America, a region rich in natural resources and cultural diversity, the voices and actions of youth are more crucial than ever. The EcoVision Summit brings together passionate young leaders from across the region to foster collaboration, innovation, and actionable solutions for a sustainable future. On October 30, 2024,…
Meet Maricielo Zamora. At a young age, she committed herself to providing accessible, high-quality education to the most disadvantaged communities in Peru. However, on her journey to becoming an agent of change, she encountered a complex obstacle: being “too young.” Yet, Maricielo discovered that this “disadvantage” is actually her superpower as a young leader. “Youth…
As a child, I aimed for good grades while also loving the geek world: Star Wars, Harry Potter, X-Men. […] This universe shaped me as a protagonist… I always loved the leader characters, even those who don’t appear much in the story but still have a big impact on the rebellion. […] So I grew…
João’s routine hasn’t changed since he was accepted into Haverford College with a full-ride scholarship to study political science and education for the next four years. However, the LALíder from VLB8 and English teacher at LALA’s University Placement Program already planned his next steps within the university and what he intends to do even before…
Meet Lavínia Gabrielle – her Amazonian roots, engagement in gender equality and leadership, and interests in politics. “When I stepped foot in the Rio de Janeiro airport for the first time, the impact was already huge. Everyone spoke differently, the slangs were different. I was afraid to answer when people asked me where I was…
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