El Salvador
The exhibition “17 Faces of Action: El Salvador” opened at Palacio Tecleño de la Cultura y las Artes in Santa Tecla on May 30, 2024. El Salvador became the first country in the Americas to participate in the project.
El Salvador
The exhibition “17 Faces of Action: El Salvador” opened at Palacio Tecleño de la Cultura y las Artes in Santa Tecla on May 30, 2024. El Salvador became the first country in the Americas to participate in the project.
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NO POVERTY
Goal 1
Maria Fernanda Méndez Escobar
President of the Rotaract Maquilishuat club and a member of Global Shapers, leads projects that positively impact El Salvador. From a young age, instilled with values of service and empathy, she has been a volunteer since she was 8 years old.
2
ZERO HUNGER
Goal 2
Ines Olivares
The General Director of the Food Bank of El Salvador, a unique organization in the country that bridges the gap between the reality of hunger, limited access to safe and healthy food among vulnerable populations, and the rescue of food across the supply chain.
3
GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Goal 3
Dra. Liliana Choto Berrios
A pneumologist specializing in Tobacco Cessation Clinics and a warrior on the fight against tobacco. In 1993 she founded the first Tobacco Cessation Clinic in El Salvador and Central America. A few years later, with her rehabilitated patients, they created the NGO “EXFUSAL”.
4
QUALITY EDUCATION
Goal 4
Steam Girls
Steam Girls is an innovative project where girls, previously trained in robotics during their basic education between 5th and 8th grade, become instructors. These young leaders teach robotics workshops to boys and girls at Child Development Centers (CDI), under the support of the non-governmental organization Compassion.
5
GENDER EQUALITY
Goal 5
Dra. Anabell Amaya
Country Director for Plan International El Salvador in 2023, she focuses on strengthening comprehensive early childhood care programs, designed to ensure equitable development in critical areas such as education, health, protection, and early stimulation.
6
CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
Goal 6
Elizabeth Nova de Zavaleta
A leader of Toileton Wash project at the Maquilishuat Rotary Club since 2017. Her project has successfully improved hygiene and sanitation in rural schools through the construction of suitable bathrooms and latrines, benefiting many children and teachers.
7
AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
Goal 7
Paula Rosa
COENERGY was born in 2017 as a pioneering project in alternative ways to generate energy, guaranteeing economic and energy savings to the consumer. The company offers the import and distribution of electrical materials and equipment.
8
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Goal 8
Haydee de Trigueros
The Executive Director of the Business Foundation for Social Action (FUNDEMAS). With a 44-year career, she has dedicated 35 of these years to creating and developing economic and employment opportunities for thousands of Salvadorans.
9
INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Goal 9
Carmen Elena Esteves de Silva
A coffee grower and general secretary of the Women’s Coffee Alliance, with more than 30 years of experience in the Salvadoran coffee industry.
10
REDUCED INEQUALITIES
Goal 10
Paula Herededia
Paula Heredia, the visionary Salvadoran filmmaker, traces her legacy in cinematography with an unwavering passion. As the founder of the award-winning Casa Clementina, her work transcends borders, contributing to the achievement of SDG 10, «Reducing Inequalities», while empowering women and girls through innovative programs like «Digital Cinema»
11
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
Goal 11
Alicia Irene Turcios Barrera
The treasurer of the ACOVIVAMSE R.L. housing cooperative, a complex of 40 homes composed of 34 women and 6 men, mostly single mothers. ACOVIVAMSE is based on four pillars: mutual aid, self-management, technical assistance, and collective ownership, ensuring that all members are owners and active participants.
12
RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
Goal 12
Astrid Suarez
Ceramist and painter. A retired artist who during her career had the opportunity to promote a system of production and sustainable consumption in the plastic arts and art education fields.
13
CLIMATE ACTION
Goal 13
Katherine Vasquez Herrera
Logistics and Distribution Engineer and current Operations Director of the NATURES foundation. Since she started her work in the care of the environment, she has focused on trying to attain the highest reach of civil participation in the foundation´s projects.
14
LIFE BELOW WATER
Goal 14
Johana Segovia
She spearheads research on marine biodiversity, monitors coral reef health, and implements programs to reduce plastic pollution in coastal areas. Her work involves collaborating with local communities to promote sustainable fishing practices and protect marine ecosystems, thus ensuring the long-term health and productivity of ocean habitats.
15
LIFE ON LAND
Goal 15
Jenny Menjívar
A Salvadoran biologist born in the heart of San Salvador. Her role as collections coordinator at the National Herbarium and her influence as a lecturer at UTEC El Salvador make her a respected voice in the scientific community.
16
PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
Goal 16
Ana Detilia de Rodríguez
The Director of the Equity Office and Secretary General of the Faculty of Jurisprudence and Social Sciences at the Dr.José Matías Delgado University (UJMD).
17
PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
Goal 17
Noni and Claudia Allwood
Noni Allwood, the mastermind behind Noni Allwood & Associates, dazzles with her avant-garde approach to achieving equality in the workplace. Claudia Allwood, a true polymath in El Salvador, shines as a consultant, writer, editor, and beloved teacher, being the pioneer in leading the National Council for Culture and the Arts (CONCULTURA) in the country.
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Goal 18
Frederick Diaz Meza