As sócias dos empreendimentos na Cidade de Deus, Bolhas Coloridas, e no Jardim Batan, Saborearte, estão superando as expectativas. Os negócios fazem parte do programa “Elas em movimento”, que tem execução do ELAS através de prestação de serviço para a Chevron.

On May 14, the Corcovado Train company made dreams come true for women taking part in the "Elas em movimento" program in Morro da Providência. The group received a donation of tickets to see Christ the Redeemer.

Fuxicarte makes fashion out of scraps for your home, the project is in first place in sales on the Asta Network. The women's group from Jardim América, in Rio's North Zone, started out with fuxico, made from scraps, and is currently one of the groups that sells the most products on the network.

During the WFN conference, the Latin American funds also had the opportunity to have a quick chat with Michelle Bachelet, Secretary General of UN Women. The conversation highlighted the challenges faced by the organizations and their work to promote women's human rights.

Between April 7 and 9, the annual conference of the Women's Funding Network (WFN) was held in New York (USA). The event is a benchmark for the exchange of experiences between funds and for anticipating trends and opportunities. This year, the meeting highlighted the power of global networks with a special focus on new technologies and the use of social media.

A group of six women living in Cidade de Deus has inaugurated the "Bolhas Coloridas" soap and handmade soap factory in the community. The initiative, made possible through a partnership between Chevron Brasil Petróleo and ELAS Fundo de Investimento Social, is the second venture in the "Elas em Movimento" program.

Continuing the celebrations for International Women's Month, the Commission for the Defense of Women's Rights of the Rio Legislative Assembly (Alerj) handed out ten Woman-Citizen Leolinda de Figueiredo Daltro diplomas, awarded annually by the commission to activists from various areas involved in the feminist cause. Among the honorees were ELAS' general coordinator, Madalena Guilhon, and council members Rita Andrea and Schuma Shumaher.

No próximo dia 31 de março, às 10h, será realizado o lançamento do Bolhas Coloridas, empreendimento de fabricação de sabão, criado e desenvolvido por mulheres da Cidade de Deus (RJ) a partir do programa Elas em movimento. O grande diferencial da pequena fábrica é recolher o óleo de cozinha na própria comunidade para confecção do produto.

On March 29th, at 10am, the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro will hold a formal session to award the Leolinda de Figueiredo Daltro Woman-Citizen Diploma in celebration of International Women's Day. Among the honorees are ELAS councillors and the general coordinator.

Nike was responsible for producing and donating the new sports uniform for the ELAS team. The aim is for the organization's operational members to be identified at the Fund's stand during sporting events to raise funds for groups of young and adult women who use sport as a tool for social transformation.

A campaign developed by the government of Ecuador draws attention to machismo as a form of violence against women. The videos bring everyday situations and promote reflection on this form of abuse against them. To learn more visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTxUWQ2IE6s

The National Meeting of the Articulation of Brazilian Women (ENAMB) will take place between March 31 and April 3 at the University of Brasilia (DF). The event will bring together almost a thousand representatives of women's organizations from all over Brazil. On the agenda will be exchanges and debates on the feminist struggle for justice, freedom and equality, as well as discussions that will inform public policy advocacy in the new budget cycle. For registration and more information, visit www.articulacaodemulheres.org.br.