EXCHANGE LAB Digital

PROJECTS

EXCHANGE LAB

In 2021, the command word was MULTIPLY: multiply the impact of our causes and make our community of Changemakers stronger in the 4 corners of the World.

We challenged our Exchange LAB partners for an experience of co-creation starting online (connecting Nampula to Lisbon-Oporto-Alentejo) followed by a short but intense 1 month experience, in 2 groups, where our 31 Girl Movers came to Portugal. Therefore, the integral and undeniable seeing the World to change the World, becomes true once again! The impact of this journey for all the members involved was noticeable through the strong encouragement signs for us to keep going.

CORPORATE MOMENTS – FROM ONLINE TO IN-PERSON

WARM UP CALL

The first step of the Exchange LAB for our Girl MOVERS is to find out their internship placement! From that moment on, everything becomes real. The first connection between the companies and the Girl MOVERS happens through a Warmup Call where the match is reinforced and there is an instant empathy. The Girl MOVERS present themselves, their causes and projects, and the companies reveal the amazing plan for the exchange.

DIGITAL EXPERIENCE TRIGGER

We were back to in-person internships in Portugal! But until that moment became real, it was through digital formats that all emotional relationships of the exchange were created. From our Academy in Nampula, Girl MOVERS had daily sessions, and everyday found new interests and potential. Here they began to create contacts with their companies and host teams, meeting innovative projects, and had their first assignmentsand challenges.

PORTUGAL CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

The Girl MOVERS travelled to Portugal to meet in person, the companies, institutions, and people that accompanied them in this journey. They visited the spaces, partners, and projects. They lived unforgettable experiences in Lisbon and attended events and conferences where entrepreneurship and innovation were the main characters. They were invited to Websummit, they shared their stories in TED talks and Impact talks. They took the stage at Girl MOVE Academy events and loaded their suitcases with knowledge and experiences.

31 Girl MOVERS & 35 IMPACTED COMPANIES

“Exchange doesn’t mean change, it means reciprocity: what this LAB gives us each year, and gave us in 2021 with Denise, is a constant learning process, and the certainty of wanting to continue this path full of empathy and solidarity, that allows us to grow and contribute to a fairer and healthier society.” Mariana Fiadeiro Director of Company Citizenship |CUF

“One thing that impacted me since day one, was knowing that in this same company there are people who give up their time to help us develop professionally. We are women of great ambition, and when we find people who commit to helping us achieve our goals, it’s very gratifying.” Yolanda Tangune – Exchange at Jerónimo Martins

“I had the opportunity of doing an international internship at Delta Coffees in Portugal. It was an enriching experience to learn with this company, a giant of social and economic impact, about its social responsibility actives. I am grateful do the founder of Delta Coffees Mr. Rui Nabeiro who is such a charismatic and inspiring leader, and Rita Nabeiro for the unconditional support they provided me throughout the experience.” Youlsa Simango - Exchange at Delta Cafés

Mustualifa Selemane JLL

Podcast “Eulália's Podcast | How to Change the World ��️��”

Eulália Sambo – Exchange at L’óreal

Amina Jequecene CISCO Bendita Chiquela REN Cluster Jerónimo Martins Eulália Sambo L’óreal Nilsa Cherene Santander

“Since the start of this journey with SONAE, through Girl MOVE’s Exchange lab I learnt with the best how to perform better”

Merlin André – Exchange at SONAE

Laila Sitole VdA Ivándra José SkyMedical Ilza Cambaza Lusíadas Saúde

EXECUTIVE TRAINING &

SOCIAL INNOVATION ECOSSYSTEM

The Girl MOVER’S journey to Portugal also marks the end of their Executive Training by Católica Lisbon School of Economics: Leadership and Social Innovation Executive program. A journey that started digitally in Nampula. A program that contributed towards the Girls’ capacitation as agents of social innovation, developing skills in: Digital Marketing and Branding; Business Modelling for Social Innovators; Negotiation; Strategic Partnerships and ImpactCareer Planning

CULTURAL & RELATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Throughout the Exchange LAB, the Girl MOVERS are not only developing their careers and professional journey but living an experience of personal and social development. Buddies, families, and volunteers were challenged to become part of this journey. First digitally, then in Portugal through meaningful encounters. Buddy and family days with the Girl MOVERS were very joyful, with tourism, trips and even exploring Lisbon through a Peddy Paper.

“It's not a problem, it's not a curse!”

by Denise Matsule

WEBSUMMIT

Our Girl MOVERS were at WebSummit 2021 moderating a round table about the Changemaker potential in women and girls and how mentorship is the key that unlocks it. Ver artigo

TEDx CATÓLICA

“Wonderland to Real World: A Story About Taking Action!”

by Ilza Cambaza