What we do

What do we work on?

We created La Sobremesa to address problems that we see over and over again in civil society: we do a lot with very little, with timelines that are imposed on us, making it hard to stop and take stock.

Given this pressure that civil society has to deal with - from donors, colleagues and counterparts - organizations and the people in them need a moment to pause, to reflect and learn. It’s always better to do this in community, with good company, at La Sobremesa.

Our Vision: At La Sobremesa, we envision a strong, resilient, and innovative civil society where leaders, organizations, and networks have everything they need to focus on creating a positive impact in Latin America.

Our Mission: To achieve this, we facilitate spaces for learning, provide transformational tools, and offer personalized accompaniments to civil society organizations and leaders in Latin America, enabling them to generate the impact they seek in innovative, healthy, and personalized ways.

In many Latin American countries, a “sobremesa” is the moment after a meal in which we deepen our conversation, often over dessert, coffee or a drink of choice. It is an open space full of important conversations. The moment can be relaxed or provoke intense discussions – but it’s always a collective space, full of trust.

How do we work?

We are a team of designers and facilitators of change processes, supporting civil society organizations to more deeply understand their challenges and co-create effective ideas and solutions.

• We work towards a healthy and resilient civil society, built on trust and collaboration at all levels: between donors and organizations, network and their members, and within organizations themselves.
• We facilitate with empathy, honesty, and vulnerability to build trust with our partners, a practice rooted in feminist values and practices.
• We openly and honestly address the power dynamics present in our relationships and the system, working to transform them towards greater equity.
• We keep people at the center of our work because we believe they are the experts of their own realities and experiences. We provide them with the space to reflect, evolve, and learn.
• We believe that the processes of reflection and learning are just as important as the final results. For us, the “how” we provide support is just as significant as the “what” or the final product.
• We facilitate personalized processes that adapt to you, your specific needs, and challenges, motivating you to explore and grow beyond your comfort zone.