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
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Cristina Arango*: Fighting for the inclusion of more women in water and sanitation
Spanish version available here 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 former general manager of the water and sanitation company in Bogota, Colombia, stands at a busy intersection in the city center. She explains the progress … [Read more...] about Cristina Arango*: Fighting for the inclusion of more women in water and sanitation
Gender equality: a pillar for sustainable infrastructure
Latin America and the Caribbean faces a complex socioeconomic situation: high inflation, increasing poverty and inequality. The context worsens from a gender perspective, as women are often the most affected. In the region, female poverty exceeds their male counterparts by more than three percentage points on average. This is a true reflection of the inequality in our … [Read more...] about Gender equality: a pillar for sustainable infrastructure