Women Changemakers Gathering in Malta
A safe place for women and non-binary changemakers (and aspiring ones) to meet one another;
A small-scale gathering where you can genuinely connect — and actually spend time working alongside one another;
A community where you don't just network, but show up as you are and participate equally as an agent of change;
A space to share what you're working on, exchange ideas, offer support, and spark new collaborations;
A tribe you can return to — to build trust, intergenerational friendships, and a shared sense of momentum.
This is what this gathering is about.
Co-hosted by Carmen Chan of Girls Be Change, Petra Tamas of Wellnest, and Janina Voss of People & Friends, this Women Changemakers Gathering is an intimate afternoon for women changemakers and aspiring changemakers to slow down, connect, and be heard.
This time, we are excited to feature an interactive workshop facilitated by Janina Voss centered around the theme “The Woman I’m Becoming.” Rather than focusing on pushing harder or achieving more, this session is about connecting with where you are right now, what you’re carrying, what you want to grow into, and what you might want to let go of. Change doesn’t always mean becoming more—sometimes it means becoming more yourself.
Whether you choose to share or simply reflect quietly, you will leave feeling a little less alone, a little more connected to yourself, and a little clearer about what you want to carry forward.
Limited to 15 participants. An intimate gathering built around connection and self-reflection — not a panel or presentation.
Language: English
This gathering is open to women/womxn and non-binary changemakers (and aspiring ones).
What is the Women Changemakers Community Series?
The idea began in the summer of 2023 when two changemakers in Hong Kong, Carmen Chan (Girls Be Change) and Dorothy Lam (Dream Impact), questioned and envisioned what an ideal community looks like. We need a safe place among women changemakers to have organic meetups, intentional conversations, and idea exchange with social ease — to find inspiration and encouragement from each other, and build authentic friendships and support networks.
The first Women Changemakers Community Gathering was held in Hong Kong on March 8, 2024 at International Women's Day. Ever since then, Girls Be Change has partnered with 40+ organizations and gathered 400+ women changemakers in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Kenya, Tanzania, Denmark, Malta, Peru, and the US. With 25+ gatherings around the globe, a vibrant community of global women changemakers has been formed and connected — raising questions, exchanging ideas, and celebrating wins.
Co-hosts
Carmen Chan | Girls Be Change
Carmen Chan is a people-driven entrepreneur and founder of Girls Be Change, a global movement and social business dedicated to empowering girls and women to become explorers and changemakers. Building on her decade-long experience running ventures like Carmen Chan Jewelry and Studio C, as well as her networks with nonprofits and social enterprises, Carmen founded Girls Be Change to address the pain points faced by underserved women and the challenges of women leaders. Through building communities and sharing expertise among global changemakers, she is on a mission to tackle gender inequality collectively and foster supportive networks of changemakers.
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Petra Tamas | Wellnest
Petra is the founder of Wellnest Studio, a devoted mother of two daughters, passionately dedicated to supporting women through every stage of their journey. As a certified yoga instructor, birth worker, and holistic womb therapist, she offers deeply nurturing, holistic care that honors the body, mind, and spirit.
Blending ancient wisdom with modern practices, Petra creates a safe and empowering space for women to reconnect with themselves, trust their bodies, and embrace each phase of womanhood with confidence and grace. Her work weaves together embodied movement, intuitive guidance, and compassionate support — helping women feel informed, held, and celebrated throughout their unique journeys.
Janina Voss | People & Friends
Janina Voss lived, worked and studied in 7 different countries. She obtained her Master of Science in European Business at ESCP Europe Business School which then enabled her to become a serial entrepreneur, social start-up business consultant and certified workshop trainer. Janina has over 10 years of experience teaching practically oriented social entrepreneurship workshops to university students from around the world.
As Co-CEO and Co-Founder of People & Friends, she also develops and facilitates customized short-term experiential learning study tours for university students who want to travel to Western Europe or Asia. She and her company are strong supporters of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strive to integrate these as core themes in their study tours. Through these study tours, she and her company create more awareness about inspiring social start-ups that get to present their SDG supporting organizations to students. Moreover, she and her team equip students with a social entrepreneurship skillset and enables them to become social impact creators of the future.
About Girls Be Change
Girls Be Change is a global social business that empowers girls and women to become explorers, leaders, and changemakers. Through community-building initiatives, impact-driven expeditions, and transformative retreats, we create spaces — both online and offline — where women can learn, connect, and co-create solutions for a more equitable and sustainable future.
Since our founding in 2024, Girls Be Change has brought together a community of over 400 women changemakers from around the world, forming partnerships with more than 40 organizations and hosting 25+ gatherings across cities including Hong Kong, Bali, Jakarta, Singapore, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Copenhagen, Malta, Lima, and New York. Together, we are redefining what it means to lead with purpose, collaboration, and courage.