Seeking to make water more accessible, Sara started as the only female engineer in water infrastructure projects. Today, she holds the highest position in the company and works to maintain a community model and increase women's participation in the sector. Written by Andrea Ortega C. Sara was born in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, to her parents and sister. Although … [Read more...] about Sara López: The engineer fighting for a community water and sanitation model
María Augusta
María Augusta Olmedo Velasco is an Ecuadorian organizational communicator with a bachelor’s degree in advertising from the Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial in Quito and a master's degree in Corporate Communication from the University of Barcelona. With over 20 years of experience, she excels in the development of comprehensive communication projects, digital communication management, information analysis, acquisition of new clients, editorial production, and international corporate communication management. She has worked as a Communications Consultant for various programs, including Bridging the Gap II from AECID and the water funds FECASALC and AQUAFUND, as well as a Brand Manager for the digital medium Primicias, where she developed commercial digital projects. Currently, she is a Communications Consultant for the Water and Sanitation Division of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), where she is responsible for developing communication strategies, content generation, and strategic support for international events.
Cristina Arango: The director fighting for the inclusion of more women in water and sanitation
The woman in this news story wears a hard hat and shouts to be heard above the din of traffic and heavy machinery. Written by: Paul Constance Cristina Arango, a Colombian national and general manager of the water and sanitation company in Bogota, Colombia, stands at a busy intersection in the city center. She explains the progress of a tunnel being built 12 meters below … [Read more...] about Cristina Arango: The director fighting for the inclusion of more women in water and sanitation
Laura Guanoluisa: The advocate for waste workers
On this International Women's Day, we want to highlight women who work every day in water, sanitation and solid waste projects to improve the quality of life in their communities. Written by Paul Constance Laura Guanoluisa starts every day outnumbered by men. She is the only woman in a household with four children and a husband, "my five boys," as she affectionately calls … [Read more...] about Laura Guanoluisa: The advocate for waste workers