The Wachapea Community

I am Maria. I am 28 years old, and I grew up in the native community of Wachapea. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the National University of Jaén, and I am strongly committed to driving development within my community.

 

I take great pride in belonging to the Awajún culture and in speaking both Spanish and Awajún, capabilities that enhance the value I bring to local initiatives.

 

As a community agent in the Safe Water project, I am focused on delivering tangible impact, particularly in efforts to reduce childhood anemia

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My priority is to provide clear information and strategic support to my community members, ensuring that together we advance sustainable improvements for our families.

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I’m Nela, though in my community many know me as Mari. I’m 26 years old and a mother of two, which fuels my commitment to the well-being of the families around me.

 

I currently collaborate with the District Municipality to support pregnant women and infants from 0 to 12 months, a role that has shown me the strategic impact of early care on community health.

 

I want to be part of the safe water project because I’m convinced that access to clean water is a critical enabler for preventing disease and strengthening healthy environments.

 

I’m fully committed to building capabilities, mitigating risks, and promoting practices that help our children grow strong, healthy, and with a safer future ahead.