{"id":24145,"date":"2025-09-12T16:30:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T19:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/?p=24145"},"modified":"2025-09-12T16:30:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T19:30:03","slug":"impactminds-2025-connections-culture-and-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/2025\/09\/12\/impactminds-2025-connections-culture-and-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"ImpactMinds 2025: Connections, Culture and Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"490\"><em>by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fabio-lupo-756a511a3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #35398e\">Fabio Lupo<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, Prospecting and Partnerships Manager at IDIS<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"490\">Representing IDIS, I participated in <span style=\"color: #35398e\"><strong><a style=\"color: #35398e\" href=\"https:\/\/impactmindsconference.com\/home-medellin-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ImpactMinds: Collective Makers<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, promoted by Latimpacto, which brought together in Medell\u00edn, Colombia, more than 700 people from different countries and organizations committed to strengthening the impact ecosystem in Latin America. The event created a space for exchange and learning, where the social challenges of Latin America were at the forefront.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24146\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/2025\/09\/12\/impactminds-2025-connections-culture-and-impact\/whatsapp-image-2025-09-03-at-15-48-05\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24146\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24146\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-24146 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-03-at-15.48.05.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-03-at-15.48.05.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-03-at-15.48.05-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-03-at-15.48.05-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-03-at-15.48.05-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-03-at-15.48.05-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-03-at-15.48.05-500x281.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-24146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brazilian delegation at ImpactMinds 2025<\/p><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"1005\">On the very first day, participants were invited to explore the city through visits to cultural institutions, communities, and local organizations. I chose the itinerary that included the <span style=\"color: #35398e\"><strong>Museum of Antioquia<\/strong><\/span>, where I had the opportunity to learn about the institution\u2019s behind-the-scenes work, its educational programs, and to visit the Fernando Botero exhibition. The artist\u2019s donations were fundamental to the museum\u2019s recognition and relevance, highlighting the transformative power of cultural philanthropy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1460\"><span style=\"color: #35398e\"><strong><a style=\"color: #35398e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marcos-alexandre-manoel-a4941557\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marcos Manoel, IDIS\u2019s Director of Projects<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, who also took part in the event, chose to visit Comuna 13 \u2014 one of Medell\u00edn\u2019s most emblematic neighborhoods, marked by a history of violence, but today a symbol of social transformation, urban art, and community resilience. The visit organized by the event allowed participants to discover local initiatives, graffiti murals telling the community\u2019s story, and projects that foster inclusion and development.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1970\">Over the following days, I joined panels and workshops that addressed key topics for <span style=\"color: #35398e\"><strong>advancing private social investment and impact businesses<\/strong><\/span>. One highlight was the discussion on unlocking finance for initiatives that generate positive socio-environmental impact. The complexity of the issue was explored from different perspectives \u2014 from the role of blended finance and innovative instruments to the regulatory and cultural challenges that still restrict the flow of capital to transformative solutions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1970\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/2025\/09\/12\/impactminds-2025-connections-culture-and-impact\/whatsapp-image-2025-09-12-at-14-38-00-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24147\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-12-at-14.38.00-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-12-at-14.38.00-1.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-12-at-14.38.00-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-12-at-14.38.00-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-12-at-14.38.00-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-12-at-14.38.00-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-12-at-14.38.00-1-400x300.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2202\">Another recurring theme in the conversations was <span style=\"color: #35398e\"><strong>the importance of social investors trusting the organizations they suppor<\/strong><\/span>t, recognizing them as experts in their causes and knowledgeable about the contexts in which they operate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2491\">The event was also marked by a <span style=\"color: #35398e\"><strong>strong connection with Colombian culture<\/strong><\/span>. The generosity, warmth, and hospitality of the hosts created a welcoming environment that encouraged dialogue and the building of bridges between different actors in the fight against inequality in Latin America.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2491\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/2025\/09\/12\/impactminds-2025-connections-culture-and-impact\/whatsapp-image-2025-09-12-at-14-37-59-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24148\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-24148 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-12-at-14.37.59-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"456\" \/><\/a>The closing session of ImpactMinds featured the participation of Brazilian Indigenous leader Vanda Witoto, who spoke about<span style=\"color: #35398e\"><strong> ancestry, territory, and resilienc<\/strong><\/span>e. It was also announced that the next edition of the event will take place in <span style=\"color: #35398e\"><strong>Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, in 2026<\/strong><\/span> \u2014 a symbolic and strategic choice that places the Amazon biome at the center of discussions on climate resilience and socio-environmental justice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"3252\">IDIS\u2019s participation in ImpactMinds reaffirms our commitment to strengthening the impact ecosystem in Latin America and to seeking solutions that promote social justice, equity, and sustainability. We return with renewed ideas, potential partnerships, and the certainty that together we can unlock pathways to a fairer and more inclusive future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Fabio Lupo, Prospecting and Partnerships Manager at IDIS Representing IDIS, I participated in ImpactMinds: Collective Makers, promoted by Latimpacto, which brought together in Medell\u00edn, Colombia, more than 700 people from different countries and organizations committed to strengthening the impact &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/2025\/09\/12\/impactminds-2025-connections-culture-and-impact\/\">Continue lendo <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[29],"tags":[188,156,157,189],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>ImpactMinds 2025: Connections, Culture and Impact<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idis.org.br\/en\/2025\/09\/12\/impactminds-2025-connections-culture-and-impact\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"pt_BR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"ImpactMinds 2025: Connections, Culture and Impact\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"by Fabio Lupo, Prospecting and Partnerships Manager at IDIS Representing IDIS, I participated in ImpactMinds: Collective Makers, promoted by Latimpacto, which brought together in Medell\u00edn, Colombia, more than 700 people from different countries and organizations committed to strengthening the impact &hellip; 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