Advocacy

At Davos 2025, Cintia Jaime represented ES VICIS Foundation, joining global leaders in conversations that challenged conventional thinking on inequality and inclusion. Her participation reinforced ES VICIS’s advocacy mission: ensuring that rural communities—home to nearly half of the world’s population—are not left behind in the global development agenda. “Davos 2025 gave me more questions than answers—and that’s a good thing,” Cintia reflected. “How do we break the cycle of inequality if we keep relying on the same voices? How do we disrupt when fear holds so many back? And most importantly: How do we ensure rural communities aren’t sidelined?”  Key Takeaways from Davos 2025: 1️⃣ “Stories of regression and resistance are not the end of the story.” — Rupa Dash, WORLD WOMAN FOUNDATION 2️⃣ “If you truly want to solve the problem, ask those who have no clue what you’re talking about.” — Michael Fritz, Viva con Agua 3️⃣ “Women are not a ‘parallel economy.’” — Maria Mikhaylenko, Roland Berger 4️⃣ “The WTO doesn’t need ‘firsts.’ It needs expertise.” — Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO 5️⃣ “Great ideas don’t land because of a lack of understanding. Facts are not negotiable.” — Maacah Media, Influencer Beyond powerful quotes, Cintia highlighted a critical truth: “True transformation happens when we dare to disrupt and listen to unexpected voices. As Einstein said: ‘We can’t solve problems with the same thinking that created them.’”

During the World Woman Davos Agenda held on  on January, 18th, in Davos, Cintia Jaime, Executive Director of ES VICIS, attended the summit as part of a global conversation about gender equality, sustainability, and the power of women as agents of change. Throughout the event, Cintia reflected on the importance of closing the digital divide to achieve true equality. “It is crucial to recognize that nearly 3 billion people in the world lack access to the internet. At ES VICIS, our goal is to ensure digital access for rural women to empower them economically and foster inclusion,” she shared in her reflections after the summit. The event also featured powerful interventions from leading women such as: Natalia Olynec, Director of Sustainability at IMD, who emphasized: “Guess what… it’s not a technical or engineering problem; it’s a mindset and psychological challenge. Changing our way of thinking is crucial to foster collaboration across sectors and functions, making sustainability and inclusion integral to everyone’s work.” Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, who delivered a compelling message: “To drive change in women’s rights, active participation in politics is key.” Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Co-President of the Club of Rome, who shared powerful advice: “Don’t succumb to your inner critical and doubtful voice.” Dr. Sandy Chong, awarded for her work in equality and sustainability, who stood out for her warm and inspiring articulation of deep ideas: “Education has been my gateway to becoming an agent of change.”

Reflecting on the warmth and light you brought to our Year-End Cocktail. Your unwavering support has fueled positive change throughout 2023. As we bid farewell to this year, let’s carry the spirit of generosity and unity onward. Here’s to a jubilant conclusion to 2023 and an upcoming year filled with hope, kindness, and endless opportunities.   A heartfelt thank you to everyone who graced our Year-End Cocktail! Your presence illuminated the evening, and we’re deeply appreciative of your unwavering support in driving positive change throughout 2023.   As we bid adieu to this year, let’s carry forward the spirit of generosity and unity that resonated within the walls of the Wilde Gallery. Wishing each of you a jubilant conclusion to 2023 and a forthcoming year overflowing with hope, kindness, and boundless opportunities.  We want to specially thank Simmy Voellmy, Director of Wilde Gallery, for generously treating all attendees to an exclusive visit of the “New Works/Mosaics” exhibition by Jan Fabre. Her insights and details on the contemporary Belgian artist’s pieces added an enriching layer to the evening. Peek at the extraordinary moments captured during our celebration! We eagerly anticipate crafting more cherished memories with you in the forthcoming year. Our community’s growth fills us with immense pride, and we believe this is just the genesis.

 “Giving Tuesday” is a day for giving, institutionalized on the last Tuesday of November. It aims to counteract the consumption generated by campaigns such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the preceding days.   Once again, the ES VICIS Foundation participated in the global giving campaign “Giving Tuesday.” It is a global movement that seeks to encourage and multiply people’s good actions. The goal is to dedicate a day worldwide, this year on November 28th, to celebrate the act of giving, whether it’s food, money, time (volunteering), or second-hand items. The idea of #GivingTuesday originated from the 92Y Street NGO in New York, dedicated to social work for over 100 years, and the United Nations Foundation, which contributed its experience in the strategy and promotion of charitable projects. In 2012, the #GivingTuesday movement was created in the USA as an alternative to the preceding days, known as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which promote pre-Christmas shopping. “Giving Tuesday” by ES VICIS To promote support for its mission, ES VICIS launched a digital campaign through email and social media. This approach attracted new members to the foundation’s Membership program, furthering the strategy on a global scale. You can view the #GivingTuesday posts on ES VICIS’ social media channels. https://www.instagram.com/esvicisfoundation https://www.facebook.com/esvicis https://www.linkedin.com/company/es-vicis-foundation/mycompany  

On May 10 and 11, Cintia Jaime, Executive Director of ES VICIS, participated in the international “B for Good Leaders” Summit held in Amsterdam. This gathering brought together over 1,000 global leaders to discuss innovative solutions to address social, environmental, and economic challenges, accelerating the transition to a regenerative economy. The Summit featured prominent figures such as Muhammad Yunus, founder of microcredit; Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever and advocate for corporate sustainability; and Queen Máxima Zorreguieta of the Netherlands, a leader in inclusive finance. Each of them shared their vision on how we can contribute to a more prosperous and balanced future. Cintia Jaime expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to take part in this transformative meeting, highlighting: “It was an invaluable experience to continue learning and sharing our vision from the ‘Welcome to My Village’ program, working toward a more inclusive and sustainable future for rural communities.”