What will your learning experience be like?
The Program
A free initiative that empowers women to become facilitators of conversation circles on Democracy and Human Rights — strengthening political participation and encouraging conscious, responsible voting.
The Methodology
Active, collaborative, and practice-driven. Participants learn by doing: joining conversation circles on Democracy and Human Rights, exploring the Dialogue Circle methodology, and co-creating guides to lead meaningful community discussions.
Course Load*
The training includes five live online modules, delivered over two days, totaling 10 hours of training and 4 hours of volunteering (facilitating a conversation circle and completing an evaluation form).
*Subject to change in the case of partnerships with organizations. Please check the links in the section below.
Requirements
Applicants must identify as a woman aged 16 to 25, have a strong interest in political education, be available to participate in the online training, and be willing to facilitate conversation circles with other young women.
Dates*
Lives online sessions
*Please check the section below for sessions offered in partnership with other organizations.
Completion
Facilitate one conversation circle
To complete the training and receive a certificate, participants must facilitate at least one conversation circle with 10 girls or women. This can also be split into two circles of 5 participants. Participants must also complete an evaluation form.
Certification*
Certificate for 14 hours
Participants who complete the training and facilitate the conversation circles will receive a certificate for 14 complementary hours.
*Hours may vary in editions offered in partnership with other organizations. Please check the links below.
Partner Trainings
A Voz das Manas + Coletivo Menina Cidadã
Location
Vila Operária (Maranhão)
Dates
Septermber, 09th, 11th, 13th, 14th and 21st.
A Voz das Manas + Chibé
Location
Icoaraci (Pará)
Dates
September, 28th e 29th.
Module Topics
Circle experience
Dialogue Circle basics
Polarization & conflict
Creating a circle guide
Multiplication phase
Always remember
Although women make up the majority of Brazil’s electorate, they still face higher voter abstention rates and low representation in positions of power. That’s why we encourage young women — especially first-time voters — to engage in dialogue about responsible voting, feel confident in exercising their right to vote, and take an active role in shaping the decisions that affect their lives.
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The Sisterhood Voices training is an initiative of the
My Vote, Your Vote, Our Power project, created by:
Facilitator Testimonials
“Housing and freedom of expression came up often, along with deep conversations about empathy. I found it powerful that some participants said they felt sadness, anger, or frustration when putting themselves in someone else’s place — because it meant they truly stopped to reflect on what these groups go through.”
“I came in fully prepared to hear difficult stories — about systemic problems and all the pain we already know and feel. But I wasn’t prepared for how much joy and connection I would experience.”
“I felt that everyone changed their perspective on voting. In the first meetings, they were angrier and more distrustful of politics and their role in it. Now, they’re eager to vote. Even one participant who isn’t old enough yet said that when the time comes, she will.”
“One participant began by saying they disliked politics and were relieved not to have to vote this year. By the end, they said they felt awakened to the importance of civic participation — and that voting requires responsibility and the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes.”
“I’m almost in tears — one girl was going to cast a blank vote, and now she won’t!”
“One participant spoke about the importance of seeing people as human beings, not just through their political choices — especially in a context where political education is still limited. Another highlighted voting as an ‘act of courage’ and a decision full of responsibility, saying it is a right that was ‘won’ and ‘earned through struggle.’ This reinforced how important it is to understand the history behind voting, especially when considering a blank or null vote.”