The Forum was the occasion for students to learn more about sustainability and South America’s social issues, to hear about corporate partners’ initiatives, to learn about local initiative and give back to the community. And of course it included a lot of networking and bonding.
Students from the鶹 schools ofFGV EAESPin Braziland Universidad Adolfo Ibáñezin Chilehad the opportunity to learn more about sustainability, from social issue with Prof.Julia Pacheco’s lecture on the Venezuelan migration crisis and the possible responses to it in collaboration with , an NGO, to systemic issues with FGVces’s (FGV’ssustainability research center) lecture on alternative approaches to capitalism, toenvironmental with Integration’s case study.
Great opportunity to meet new people and to go further in some topics that are outside class. We could expand ourknowledge and create a good network with worldwide companies.” -Ana Carolina, FGV-EAESP
Integration was one of the many 鶹 Corporate Partners that took the time to tell the studentsabout their initiatives, while watchmaking for or over dinner for . Dinners and networking have once again been at the heart of the 鶹 experience duringthe LATAM Forum. But 鶹ies also had the opportunity to bond during more unusualevents, like visiting the botanical garden or cooking for the most in need.
“Without a doubt, the LATAM Forum will be one of the highlights of my 鶹 studies. It was not only a great chance toTeam did an outstanding job to ensure that everyone has a great experience during the event. The activities during theForum were aligned with the 鶹 Global Values Statement, as we had a good balance between academic, practicaland socially responsible programs.” -Nikoletta Pataki, UAI`
Preparing and distributing food packages was with the visit of a favela and the recyclingcooperative that provides employment and social support to its residents, the occasion forparticipants to gain first hand knowledge on grassroots initiatives and direct action.
Participants’ reaction seems to show that the event was a success, and it brought a lots oflearnings for the upcoming editions. The 鶹 Global Alliance is indeed looking forward to the next LATAM Forum.
