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, Janina Voss of People & Friends, and Petra Tamas of Wellnest, this Women Changemakers Gathering is an intimate morning for women changemakers and aspiring changemakers to slow down, connect, and be heard. This gathering also marks Girls Be Change's first in Malta, after 26 gatherings worldwide.
Over warm cups of coffee and tea at the beautiful Wellnest Studio in Birkirkara, Malta, we will gather in a trust circle to share our stories and journeys — the moments that moved us to make change in our work and in our lives. Whether you've been walking this path for years or are just beginning to hear its call, your voice belongs in this circle.
This space is for you if you're craving genuine connection, if you want to be seen and heard by a community of women changemakers who get it — and if you believe that meaningful change begins with authentic conversation.
Limited to 15 participants. No panel. No presentation. Just intentional conversations.
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 300+ women changemakers in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kenya, Tanzania, Denmark, 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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Janina Voss | People & Friends
Janina Voss is a German entrepreneur, experiential educator, and innovation facilitator based in Malta. As Co-Founder & Managing Director of People & Friends, she has spent many years designing and facilitating international learning experiences focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and human connection.
Through collaborations with universities, organizations, researchers, and young changemakers across Europe and beyond, Janina creates spaces where people can learn through real-world experiences, meaningful conversations, creativity, and collaboration. Her work brings together future skills, social innovation, intercultural learning, and personal growth in ways that feel both practical and deeply human.
Passionate about empowering young people and building communities that foster curiosity, courage, and purpose, Janina believes that meaningful change often begins with authentic connection, shared experiences, and the willingness to explore new perspectives together.
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.
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 300 women changemakers from around the world, forming partnerships with more than 40 organizations and hosting 20+ gatherings across cities including Hong Kong, Bali, Jakarta, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Copenhagen, Lima, and New York. Together, we are redefining what it means to lead with purpose, collaboration, and courage.