In the Trifinio region—where the borders of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras meet—rural women play a key role in protecting water, directly impacting agricultural production, community well-being, and environmental conservation. This new episode of Women Upstream—an initiative by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that highlights women’s leadership in water … [Read more...] about The women who protect water in the Trifinio Region: Rural leadership with environmental impact
María Augusta Olmedo Velasco
María Augusta Olmedo Velasco es una experimentada comunicadora ecuatoriana. Con una licenciatura en Publicidad y una maestría en Comunicación Corporativa, cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia. Ha trabajado en proyectos integrales de comunicación, gestión digital, análisis de datos y adquisición de clientes. También fue Brand Manager en medios de comunicación en Ecuador. Actualmente, desempeña el rol de Consultora de Comunicaciones para la División de Agua y Saneamiento del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), donde lidera estrategias de comunicación y apoyo a eventos internacionales.
BID-FEMSA Award 2024: Meet the Finalist Teams for Their Innovative Solutions in Water, Sanitation, and Solid Waste
As part of an ongoing effort to improve quality of life and address environmental challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and FEMSA are hosting the 2024 edition of the BID-FEMSA Award. This prestigious program aims to recognize and reward the most innovative solutions in water, sanitation, and solid waste sectors, fostering … [Read more...] about BID-FEMSA Award 2024: Meet the Finalist Teams for Their Innovative Solutions in Water, Sanitation, and Solid Waste
Empowering Rural Women through Water and Sanitation
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
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