On the 2024 International Day of Rural Women, we celebrate the essential role they play in the development of their communities. Despite the challenges they face, women continue to lead initiatives that transform lives, especially in access to clean water and sanitation “Water is life,” as expressed by a beneficiary in Costa Rica. Therefore, it is also a basic human right, … [Read more...] about Empowering Rural Women through Water and Sanitation
Anamaría Núñez Zelaya
Anamaría Núñez is a Water and Sanitation Sr. Specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington DC. Among her main responsibilities in the Division, Anamaría is in charge of gender and inclusion aspects, is part of the Haiti team, in addition to supporting initiatives related to knowledge dissemination particularly linked to human rights, out-of-home water and sanitation services and innovation. Anamaria also leads and is part of initiatives related to strategic partnerships. Anamaría has a master’s degree in international relations from the Paris Institute of Political Sciences (Sciences Po Paris) and another master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University.
The student who fights to break menstrual hygiene taboos
Before reaching adulthood, Yackelin Fuentes had already discovered her calling: to communicate about a topic that remains taboo for many and to raise awareness about the importance of water and sanitation. By Andrea Ortega C. Water is a vital resource, and for Yackelin, it was also what allowed her to discover her calling. She grew up in La Guajira, Colombia, next to … [Read more...] about The student who fights to break menstrual hygiene taboos
Handwashing: A powerful act
The simple act of handwashing may seem a trivial part of your day, but its impact goes far beyond keeping hands clean. It’s an effective and powerful measure to prevent diseases and ultimately save lives, as we witnessed during the pandemic. But are we fully aware of the importance of this practice? A look at history This was not always the case. In fact, until less … [Read more...] about Handwashing: A powerful act
Women Upstream: Celebrating Resilience and Impact on International Women’s Day
Written by Andrea Ortega In a world where access to water remains a challenge for 17 million people and where 72 million people still lack access to sanitation, according to WashData; women emerge as central figures in the fight for equity and sustainable development in this sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. Women play a leading role in access to water and … [Read more...] about Women Upstream: Celebrating Resilience and Impact on International Women’s Day
Umamamas, the mothers of the water in Bolivia
In Bolivia, there is a group of mothers and guardians of the water: the Umamamas. Not only are they in charge of obtaining water resources for their families, they have also trained as plumbers to ensure its distribution and generate support networks. Spanish version is available here By Nabilia López Rivero Apthapi is a word that comes from the Aymara “apthapiña”, it … [Read more...] about Umamamas, the mothers of the water in Bolivia