ESPAÑOL 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 … [Read more...] about Empowering Rural Women through Water and Sanitation
Leticia Ortega Oropeza
Leticia Ortega Oropeza is a Gender and Diversity Consultant for the Water and Sanitation Division of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), providing technical assistance to Team Leaders in applying gender and diversity filters for both loan and technical cooperation projects. Leticia holds a Masters in Gender, Society, and Public Policies. With over fifteen years of diverse experience in the energy sector, covering oil, gas, and renewables, her background as an engineer brings a unique perspective to her role as a gender and diversity specialist. This fusion of technical competence and socially focused perspectives empowers her to develop innovative solutions that promote gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in development projects.
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. ESPAÑOL Water is a vital resource, and for Yackelin, it was also what allowed her to discover her calling. She grew up in La Guajira, … [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