Gina fights to improve the lives of women at risk who are violence survivors. She is the coordinator of the Tech Operational Team of Fight Against Gender Violence of the Municipal Institutional Unit of Health. Gina has a Master’s degree in Public Health at the Universidad Leon Nicaragua, with a specialty in women’s public policies and sexual and reproductive rights … Read More
Emily Jackeline Webster Cordova
Emily works to improve the health and wellbeing of girls and young women in Honduras. She has been a facilitator at Black Women Connection (Enlace de Mujeres Negras, ENMUNCH) since 2008, and volunteers at the Women’s Network in Tela, Honduras. Emily has a college degree in Nursing.
Edgar Ignacio Dominguez Roque
Edgar is a committed advocate for adolescent girls. As an Education Specialist for CARE Honduras, he works on training, technical monitoring, and advocacy for obtaining local funding focused on girls. Edgar has a college degree in Pedagogy and Education Science, and a postgraduate degree in Prevention of Gender Violence and Human Trafficking.
Dilcia Yamileth Calderon Romero
Dilcia is has dedicated much of her life to working with girls in rural communities. Passionate about improving girls’ futures, she works as a supervisor for the “Chicas en Conexión” (“Girls in Connection”) project at the Pasmo Association. Dilcia has a college degree in Social Managing and Development.
Desy Dayana Castro Mendoza
Dayana is passionate advocate for improving women’s lives in her municipality. She works at the Municipal Office of Women in Tela, Honduras, as a technician in project management. Dayana is also a member of the Municipal Volunteer Network and a volunteer at the Afro-descendant Women of the Americas Network. Dayana has a college degree in Preschool Education and is currently … Read More
Claudia Maria Izaguirre Mejia
Claudia is a powerful advocate for girls and young women in Honduras, striving to achieve gender equality and respect for human dignity. She works at the Young Women’s Christian Association Honduras and has been a member of the Honduras National Health Committee. Claudia has a Master’s degree in Quality and Productivity Systems, and is a college teacher and internal quality … Read More
Arianna Michelle Diaz Gomez
Arianna Michelle Diaz Gomez is committed to improving health outcomes in Honduras, specializing in HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health promotion. She is the Promotion and Education Technician at the Cozumel Trans Association. Michelle is currently studying dentistry at the Honduras National Autonomous University.
Any del Carmen Ferrera Landaverde
Any del Carmen Ferrera Landaverde is a passionate advocate for the education of marginalized young people. As the Manager of the CAPROH San Francisco de Asis Education Center, she works with low-income students. Any has established many partnerships to provide access to education, among them a Puerto Rico Church that granted scholarships to 22 young people. She is a primary … Read More
Angela Ernestina Ayala Soto
Angela Ernestina Ayala Soto fights to make the world a better place by believing in people and their potential. She is an Aflatoun “Social and Financial Education” program officer at Children International, Honduras. Angela facilitates workshops for girls, young people and parents. She has a college degree in Psychology.
Susana Elizabeth Barrera Ponce
El Salvador Izote Foundation Susana works to promote literacy, healthcare and the conservation of natural resources as the founding president of Izote Foundation. She has worked in different social organizations on community development, tourism, and communication. Susana has a college degree in journalism at El Salvador University and a master’s degree in local development at Jose Simeon Canas University (UCA).