The “Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs” project from Canacol received an award from Prosperidad Social

Within the framework of the recognition that the Department of Social Prosperity (DPS) gives to initiatives that contribute to overcoming poverty in Colombia, the Canacol Foundation was the winner with its project “Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs.”.

Through a partnership with the School of Entrepreneurs of Quebec and the support of the Government of Canada with international cooperation resources, the Canacol Foundation ‘Weaving Wellbeing’ implemented the “Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs” program in order to strengthen the competencies of rural women as leaders for the creation of businesses and/or productive associations, as well as to train entrepreneurial women in management issues; all aimed at promoting socioeconomic ventures that improve the quality of life of families in Sucre.

“I thank Canacol and the School of Entrepreneurs of Quebec for allowing us to grow as women, as entrepreneurs, and to position our products in a local, regional, and national market, which we have learned to value, enhance, and strengthen,” expressed Mayerlin Sandoval, entrepreneur of All Natural 100%.

In parallel, with the support of experts in public policy formulation, this project has trained, advised, and accompanied local administrations in the formulation of public policy with a gender and human rights focus.

During the recognition ceremony, Pierre García Jacquier, acting director of the DPS, stated: “At Prosperidad Social, we seek mechanisms to position strategic allies that contribute to meeting the poverty alleviation goals defined in the National Development Plan, in the Pact for Colombia, and in the Pact for Equity. We highlight, promote, and recognize successful initiatives and good practices from the public sector, private sector, academia, and international cooperation in meeting these goals.”.