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JUNE 2019
Drops of Change Lab for Change Participants
One Drop Lab for Change, Lazos de Agua Special Edition is a unique opportunity for diverse WASH actors to get together, share their knowledge and learn from each other. One Drop celebrates the commitment of its partners to ensure access to water and sanitation for all, the Sustainable Development Goal that we all work for every day. This international meeting bears the hallmark of Lazos de Agua, the innovative program of One Drop, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), The Coca-Cola Foundation and Fundación FEMSA. We welcome all of you, those who have travelled from far away and those who host us in this great country. In this beautiful city of San Miguel de Allende, we gather people from over 16 countries, who speak many different languages, are part of 13 projects, and work with 20 organizations, creating impactful and sustainable solutions by dovetailing the Social Art for Behaviour Change approach with access to infrastructure, capacity building and market-based solutions, including financial products and income generating activities. Let’s make the most of this experience, complementing each other as individuals and organizations, as actors of change, as multifaceted people beyond our job titles. So, let’s move forward together, keeping our motto close to our hearts: Exchange. Go Beyond. Change the Story.
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ONE DROP PARTICIPANTS
ALAIN ROBERT Travel Specialist - Consultant [email protected]
Alain has worked in many niche travel markets since beginning his career in his early twenties. He started in Paris, France where he lived for almost 10 years and worked with educational student travel agencies and guided tours throughout Europe. He later worked for branded tours such as Groupe Accor and Contiki Tours. When Alain relocated to North America, he worked aboard a cruise ship for Celebrity Cruises where, following a
spontaneous application, he started with Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria Productions as an assistant travel and lodging coordinator. Later, he got promoted to the Cirque’s IHQ travel resources
supervisor position for the touring shows division. He also worked as a lead flight attendant for a national Canadian carrier for 3 years until show business contacts asked him to build a travel program from the ground up for a Montreal-based production company producing three shows for MGM in Macau, China. Today, Alain offers his travel management services to companies as a consultant.
“Travel as much as you can. As far as you can. As long as you can. Life’s not meant to be lived in one place.” Alain.
ANNA ZISA Project Officer [email protected]
Anna was raised joyfully in the city of eternal spring in Mexico and now continues to grow merrily through voluntary hardship in the extreme weather of Montreal. She strives for questioning and adjusting the way things are done with data and revealing data visualizations. While not working in front of her spreadsheets, you can find her at the farmer's market, or up a mountain trail with friends.
“Everything in moderation, even moderation.” Anna.
ANTONIO ROSILLO Specialist Component C - Consultant [email protected]
Antonio is an agronomist and agro-economist with a master’s in rural economy and a specialization in integrated rural development and agronomy. He has built solid expertise from over 30 years in the design, implementation and operations management of international sustainable rural development projects. His main areas of expertise are design and implementation of rural development projects, with an emphasis on strengthening the
value chain.
“I’m honest, responsible and persevering.” Antonio.
CARLOS ALBERTO BARRERA PARRA Financial Compliance Analyst [email protected]
A “Montrealer” since 2014, Carlos was born and raised in Colombia, where he graduated in business administration from the National University of Colombia. Back there, Carlos worked for the municipal administration of Bogotá and for some community initiatives. After arriving in Canada, he continued his professional education, at first in supply chain management. Now he’s studying project management, with his sights set on earning PMP certification.
Nowadays, in his words, he is “the Lazos de Agua finance guy” at One Drop. Carpentry and soccer are two of his top passions. Carlos is also a cabinet maker and an enthusiastic soccer player
who, according to him, may not be highly talented, but is definitely a hard worker on the soccer field.
“Life is defined by those ephemeral moments of genuine happiness.” Carlos.
ÉMILIE LAFOND Senior Advisor, Marketing and Communications [email protected]
With a bachelor’s degree in communications, a background in public relations and an artistic soul, Émilie is a versatile Senior Communications and Marketing Advisor at One Drop. Deeply proud to be part of the organization, Émilie works hard to help spread the charity’s message and provide safe water to communities in need. She believes deeply in the power of art, especially in its ability to connect with people on an emotional level, and uses it to craft
meaningful communications strategies that change millions of lives.
“Outside work, I feed my passion for creativity through painting, visiting museums and experiencing different cultures on my travels around the globe.” Émilie.
EMMANUEL TRÉPANIER Consultant (Gender Equality, M&E and RBM) [email protected]
Emmanuel is a senior international development consultant with over 15 years of work experience in gender equality. As a team leader or member for over 50 evaluations, capacity building and technical assignments, he has worked in various sectors, including economic development, education, health and nutrition, WASH, governance and child protection. His skills include project and program development, results-based management, developing and
delivering training modules on gender equality, monitoring and evaluation, gender analysis, policy analysis, strategic management, institutional and organizational performance assessment
and research. Emmanuel has been involved with several international, regional, national, provincial and local organizations, including multilateral and bilateral donors, UN agencies, foundations, international non-governmental organizations, research centres and associations. At One Drop, he facilitates the development of a gender strategy, provides M&E advisory support for Lazos de Agua and collaborates on the development of the foundation's new theory of change.
“My main thematic interests are gender mainstreaming, women and girls’ political and economic empowerment, SRHR, VAWG and men's engagement.” Emmanuel.
ERNENEK DURAN Director of Programs [email protected]
Ernenek has more than 15 years of experience in the development sector, in areas such as education, food security and WASH. For the past six years, he has been working at One Drop, where he currently leads the Lazos de Agua Program. As someone who loves nothing more than to travel and collect cultural experiences along the way, Ernenek has lived in Mexico, Honduras, France, the UK and now, for more than 10 years, Canada. He has no shortage of
worldly insights to bring to the One Drop office, that’s for sure! Ernenek describes his work at One Drop as “stimulating and challenging,” where his greatest satisfaction comes from
overcoming these challenges to positively impact the lives of many people. His empathy for others extends to his volunteer work, including acting as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters and as a speaker/member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps.
“I like to unwind by practising yoga, plus I'm a fan of Cirque du Soleil and good chocolate!” Ernenek.
GABRIELLE GOODFELLOW Director, Projects and Partnerships [email protected]
Gabrielle, who holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University, an LL.M. in international law from the University of Kent and an MBA from Concordia University, recently joined One Drop to lead the management of new projects, primarily in West Africa, and the development of partnership opportunities with the private sector in key intervention zones. Drawing from over 15 years of experience in both the non- and for-profit sectors, managing community
development programs in complex settings including Haiti and Afghanistan, and providing social responsibility services as a consultant to mining and energy clients around the world,
Gabrielle brings unique insight into creating shared value opportunities and sustainable social change. She is particularly passionate about strengthening multi-stakeholder engagement processes and finding effective approaches for translating human rights obligations into meaningful actions on the ground.
“I’m passionate about water issues and their link to society for well-being and development.” Gabrielle.
HUMEYRA A. KARSLI Director of Philanthropy [email protected]
As One Drop’s Director of Philanthropy, her mission is to foster lasting relationships with donors as well as to design and implement an institution-wide recognition and stewardship plan that actively promotes engagement with all stakeholders. With over a decade of experience working both for non-profit organizations and private sectors, as well as a personal journey that has taken her to Turkey, France and the United Kingdom before
moving to Montreal in 2005, Humeyra’s international perspective has helped One Drop solidify its position as a global champion for charitable causes and beyond.
ISABELLE VIENS Social Art for Behaviour Change Expert [email protected]
Isabelle doesn’t have a moustache, but if she had one, it wouldn’t be black. Her story, as she depicts it, is an incredible one, from her background in human resources management to high school and drama teaching, it has been explosive. Isabelle has spent more than half her life away from her hometown of Montreal. She made Latin America and the Caribbean her home, becoming a farmer in the Dominican Republic, among tarantulas and snakes far too
big, as she distinctly recalls. Isabelle has met women’s eyes full of dreams, dreams she supported and collaborated with in all kinds of languages, from Ewe of Togo, Quechua of Peru,
Nahuatl of Mexico, Miskito of Nicaragua, Quiché of Guatemala, Guaraní of Paraguay and Spanish, “the language of love,” as she calls it. All these adventures, these opportunities, have brought the colours of social art, popular education, citizen participation and youth leadership to her life; projects and creations in rainbow colours, in which everything is possible using everyone’s inner strength.
“Rien n'est impossible ... alors qu'est-ce qu'on attend ?” Isabelle or “la Isabelle”, “la chabelita”, “la güera”.
JENNIFER PICCIN Project Manager [email protected]
Jennifer oversees a diversity of projects, from our very first up in Nunavik, an Inuit territory in Northern Quebec, to our WASH in healthcare facilities project down in Haiti. In other words, she’s always ready to take on a new challenge. Her true passion is being able to contribute to social change and address the issues of inequality worldwide. As she works towards these goals, she credits One Drop for providing her with an amazing space to learn
from her colleagues and the communities in which she works. When Jennifer isn’t working on her beloved spreadsheets, she’s staying active in any number of ways, from rock climbing and
snowboarding, to salsa dancing and cooking.
“I love change: I’ve lived at 30+ addresses in just over 30 years.” Jennifer.
JULIA IRAHETA Administrative assistant [email protected]
With a keen sense of customer satisfaction, Julia works to ensure safety and administrative support for the International Programs Department at One Drop. With a background in business administration, experience in travel as well as Health, Security and Environment (HSE) management, she fell in love with Montreal and the social impact that NGOs can accomplish. When not on the phone or in front of her computer, she enjoys family time and
her role supporting her two boys’ judo careers. For “Juju,” as she’s called sometimes, art is the core of her life.
“My ideal moment: a cup of coffee and wood burning [pyrography] or a crochet project underway!” Julia.
KELLY QUINTERO Learning and Communications Officer [email protected]
With a background in journalism and social communications, she started her career in Colombia. Later, her curiosity took her to England and finally Canada, where she completed a graduate diploma in environmental and sustainable development at Université de Montréal. Kelly has collaborated with some NGOs and has also worked in the marketing and publishing sectors. At One Drop, she capitalizes on the content generated by and for each
project to contribute to their overall effectiveness and to help creating sustainable change in the communities the foundation touches.
“I love discovering new places, ideas, activities and people.” Kelly.
LAUREN ALCORN Project Director [email protected]
Lauren Alcorn is a Director of Projects at One Drop, overseeing projects and partnerships in India, Malawi and Nunavik (Northern Canada). Prior to joining One Drop, she worked at the United Nations Association in Canada and Schools Without Borders. Lauren has an MSc in development and international relations from Aalborg University, Denmark and attended Dalhousie University for her BA. She and her family are based in her hometown of Montreal.
“I love cooking and eating yummy foods; canoeing; swimming in
Canadian lakes; printmaking; and good people.” Lauren.
LUC GAUDET Social Art for Behaviour Change Expert [email protected]
For over 30 years, Luc has been accompanying people on the journey to discover the transformative power of art. As One Drop’s resident social art specialist, Luc works directly with other organizations that are committed to supporting artists and citizens seeking to improve human behaviour and bring sustainable development to businesses worldwide. Every day, he’s driven by his passion for bringing autonomy, freedom and justice to
humanity, as well as having opportunities to work with other people who dedicate their time and effort to the same cause.
“When I’m not out and about bringing beauty to the world, I enjoy spending
time in the garden at my farm or hiking with my dogs.” Luc.
MARIE-ANNE TAWIL Chief Executive Officer
As an entrepreneur, lawyer, seasoned director and corporate executive, Marie-Anne Tawil has broad experience in management, mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring. Marie-Anne was called to the Bar of the Province of Quebec in 1982 and has practised corporate, commercial and securities law. As president and CEO of Iron Hill Investments, a private investment company, she has managed several successful acquisitions and exits from
Quebec-based manufacturing SMEs. As a past and current director of a number of public and private corporations, Marie-Anne has extensive experience in all aspects of board participation,
including finance, audit and risk management. An accomplished speaker, Marie-Anne is regularly called upon to share her expertise in manufacturing, mining, energy and strategic matters.
“Over the years, I have supported and volunteered for several charitable and cultural organizations.
Apart from French and English, I speak Italian and basic Arabic.” Marie-Anne.
MARIE-FRANCE DOS SANTOS Content Advisor, Marketing and Communications [email protected]
Marie-France is a key actor on One Drop’s communications team, where she is able to wield creativity and content to communicate the purpose of One Drop’s initiatives. She is ultimately responsible for conveying the organization’s tone, storytelling with rigour, strategic thinking and sensitivity. She has earned a bachelor’s and a postgraduate degree in communications, as well as a second post-grad in translation. She is proud of her more than
10 years of contributing to uncountable projects across the sectors of art, culture, governmental programs and philanthropy.
“I sit on the board of a non-profit dedicated to jazz music
and I’m currently writing a book.” Marie-France.
PASCALE GRAVEL-RICHARD Social Art for Behaviour Change Expert [email protected]
Involved in Social Art for more than 25 years, Pascale has worked for the Cirque du Monde (Brazil, Canada, Chile), Centre Jeunesse Chaudière-Appalaches, Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi Charlesbourg-Chauveau, Alaviva, INCludo and One Drop. She loves that the SABC approach offers a stimulating balance between the practice of participatory artistic creation and intervention for behavioural and practical change. Trained in the arts (presentation design
as well as performing and screen arts) and psychopedagogy, Pascale is a facilitator and trainer of trainers, and guides groups from various sectors (arts, engineering, hygiene, finance,
communication, etc.) to use their collective intelligence and the synergy of their fields of expertise to better meet urgent needs. Pascale truly believes that, along the way, we create new knowledge, and she enjoys channelling it to share it.
“Je suis kinesthésique et j’aime jongler avec les mots.” Pascale.
PRIYA JOHN Country Manager [email protected]
Priya resides in Mumbai and is One Drop’s India Country Manager. She holds a master’s in social work, a master’s in gender and development, and a diploma in international humanitarian law and human rights. With a passion for feminist concerns in India, Priya continues to advocate for women’s rights and health, and her work at One Drop allows her to positively impact the lives of others. As part of her day-to-day, she leads projects in India
by collaborating with multiple stakeholders dedicated to ensuring the water and sanitation-related rights of vulnerable and marginalized communities.
“My constant reminders of how diverse India is: travelling to different parts of the country and meeting people in their own context.” Priya.
RAÏSA MIRZA Social Art for Behaviour Change Expert [email protected]
Raïsa has spent the last decade managing and advising on behaviour change, innovation and human-centred design projects across Asia and Africa, in fields as varied as agriculture, education, conservation, health systems and financial inclusion for governments, foundations and NGOs. Born in Bangladesh and raised in Canada, she has lived in nine countries, worked in more than 12 and travelled to over 40. In her other life, Raïsa works as
a semi-professional photographer and is starting a fair-trade spice and textile collective.
“Raïsa loves the ocean and is a keen scuba diver and sailor.” Raïsa.
RAQUEL PORRAS GUTIERREZ Project Manager [email protected]
Raquel is a 45-year-old civil engineer and the mother of two boys: one 20-year-old and one 13-year-old. She has always been passionate about her work; she says she doesn’t see herself doing anything else and that she loves working with One Drop on the Lazos de Agua Program, because it has not only given her the opportunity to put into practice the experience she had acquired throughout her professional life, but it has also been a source of enrichment and
constant and exciting learning. Raquel also loves listening to music, taking a walk, spending time with her children and always keeping a warm and honest smile on her face.
“Soy tenaz, responsable y capaz”, Raquel.
SANTIAGO VÉLEZ VELÁSQUEZ Project Manager [email protected]
Santiago is a husband, father, engineer, teacher, researcher and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in the design and construction of water treatment systems and in the design and management of water and sanitation projects.
SERGIO RODRIGUEZ Director, Learning and Communication [email protected]
Sergio has worked extensively with governments, the private sector, NGOs, foundations and communities around the world towards the achievement of sustainable development in the rural, extractive, environment and water sectors. He is passionate about creating opportunities for vulnerable communities and achieving their meaningful participation in the design, decision-making and execution of their own development initiatives. In his spare
time, Sergio does volunteer work with Canadian organization ConCuerda, where he serves as vice-president of the board.
“I’m interested in storytelling, arts, behaviour change, human systems and narrative as a
means of making sense of complexity. I love trees, whales, dogs and blue skies!” Sergio.
TANIA VACHON Director, Social Art for Behaviour Change [email protected]
Tania is the lucky mother of two young knights, as she refers to her 12- and 14-year-old kids. She has been growing in the development sector for 25 years, 11 of those with One Drop, where she intends to stay a little bit longer. Tania has a background in anthropology and sociology, which has laid the foundation for a lifelong dedication to social innovation and change. Tania is shy in nature, even if it doesn’t show, so don’t hesitate to approach her and
chat.
“I love ice cream!” Tania.
VÉRONIQUE DOYON Chief Program Officer [email protected]
Véronique has combined an academic background in economic engineering and agronomy with 30 years of experience designing, implementing and managing international development projects. Prior to One Drop, she held many positions where she developed and implemented rural projects in the WASH and agriculture sectors, working closely with governments and various stakeholders. Her work has taken her around the globe, and her
pragmatic, innovative approach empowers her teams to overcome constraints and ensure the well-being of and improve livelihood for the most vulnerable populations in the world. Client
oriented, she has a high capacity to understand their needs and develop specific approaches and solutions to reach their requirements. Véronique is focused on the work ahead to build a future where everyone has access to safe drinking water and sanitation.
“I’m willing to go the distance to get things done.” Véronique.
VIRGINIE BOUNOUANE Senior Analyst, Financial Compliance [email protected]
After studying administration and specializing in non-profit organization management, Virginie spent several years working for non-governmental organizations in France and in the field, supervising the finance and administration of development projects. She arrived in Quebec in 2013, where she spent four years managing a professional association before joining One Drop’s financial department in March 2018.
« Je m’identifie bien avec ce que dit Joseph Joubert : ‘Heureux ceux qui ont une lyre dans le cœur, et dans l'esprit une musique qu'exécutent leurs actions.’ » Virginie.
Lazos de Agua Conveners and Project Teams
Lazos de Agua enables the active collaboration of water-specialized NGOs and local organizations, governments, local financial institutions, artists’ groups, and communities as active leaders of the WASH sector, working together towards improving access to drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene services for around 200,000 people in Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and Paraguay. One Drop Lab for Change, Lazos de Agua Special Edition is the first opportunity to physically bring together representatives from all the executing partners and founding partners of the Program. It is an opportunity for the Program’s teams to compare experiences and share knowledge, to build upon everyone’s successes and challenges. They will exchange ideas and learn not only from each other, but also from other participants representing all of One Drop’s projects across six other countries, on three continents.
www.lazosdeagua.org
PROGRAM FOUNDER: FUNDACIÓN FEMSA
ANA LAURA ELIZONDO Head of Water Security Projects
Ana Laura has been with FEMSA’s group for about four years, starting her career at Coca-Cola FEMSA as a sustainability executive. Before that, she was an environmental consultant at CO2 Solutions in Monterrey, Mexico. Ana has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Tec de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey.
CARLOS HURTADO Chief of Sustainable Development Programs
ILSA RUIZ Chief of External Affairs and Administration
Ilsa is a specialist in strategic communications and public relations with over 15 years of experience in the education, non-profit, and private sectors. Her contributions have been published in UNESCO books and in academic journals. Today, she heads the External Affairs area of FEMSA Foundation, where she has additionally managed water replenishment projects in four countries in Latin America. She is also currently president of the Mexican
chapter of Mensa, the most important organization for intellectually gifted people worldwide. She studied Spanish literature and linguistics at Tecnológico de Monterrey and has
specialized in Latin American studies and modern languages at the same university.
“Puzzle solver, expert crocheter, crazy cat lady.” Ilsa.
MARIANO MONTERO Director
Mariano holds a BA in economics and an MBA from the University of Texas. He has collaborated with FEMSA for 46 years, working in human resources, planning and commercial development, and as a business manager. Mariano also held the positions of secretary for economic development for the state of Nuevo Leon and director of the chamber of commerce. During the last four years, he has been heading Fundación FEMSA.
“I practise cycling and have three grandchildren – one more coming soon! I love spending time with family and friends.” Mariano.
PROGRAM FOUNDER: INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB)
ANAMARÍA NÚÑEZ Communications Specialist
Anamaría works in the Knowledge, Communication and Innovation Department at the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, DC. She serves as liaison between the Infrastructure and the Energy Departments. She is also in charge of communications for the Water and Sanitation Division. In addition, Anamaria provides support during the preparation and implementation of WASH projects that have a strong communications
component. Anamaría holds a master’s degree in international development from Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po Paris), and a master’s degree in public policy from
Georgetown University.
“I love my two puppy girls!” Anamaría.
GERMÁN STURZENEGGER Water & Sanitation Senior Specialist
RAPHAELLE ORTIZ USA Research Consultant
Raphaelle is a Research Consultant at the Inter-American Development Bank. She holds a master’s in public administration in environmental science and policy from Columbia University and has experience working on environmental policies, projects and campaigns in the US and the Philippines.
“I'm 25 years old and a Washington, DC native.” Raphaelle.
RODRIGO RIQUELME Water and Sanitation Specialist
Rodrigo is a civil engineer, specialized in hydraulic works at the Universidad de Chile. He also holds a master’s degree in environment and water resources from Birmingham University and an MBA from Leicester University. Rodrigo has more than 20 years of experience in water infrastructure projects analysis, development and implementation. He has been part of the Water Division at the IDB for nine years. Previously, he worked for over 10 years with private
operating companies from the water sector in Latin America, United Kingdom and Australia, in the areas of operational sustainability, planning, and infrastructure and asset management. In
the solid waste management sector, Rodrigo has managed municipal projects, including design, contract development, procurement and construction.
SERGIO CAMPOS Water and Sanitation Division Chief
PROGRAM FOUNDER: THE COCA-COLA FOUNDATION
CARLOS PAGOAGA Group Director, Partnerships
Carlos Pagoaga is Group Director, Partnerships for The Coca-Cola Company, responsible for managing the company’s community engagement efforts, including strategic partnerships, grant making, and matching gifts. He has 25 years of national and international experience in external-facing roles, including community relations, public relations and grant management with The Coca-Cola Company. Born in Havana, Cuba, he has lived in Atlanta
since he was five months old. He is a 1990 graduate of Georgia State University with a bachelor of business administration degree. He also received his MBA from Georgia State in 1999.
OLGA REYES Public Affairs and Communications Vice-President, Latin America Group, The Coca-Cola Company
ULRIKE SAPIRO Senior Director, Water Stewardship & Sustainable Agriculture, The Coca-Cola Company
Ulrike joined The Coca-Cola Company in 2008 and today leads the long-term strategic planning for the company’s water stewardship programs and sustainable agriculture ingredients sourcing. In her role, she builds closer integration of our programs across the business and brands. Prior to her current position, Ulrike was Director of sustainability in the Western Europe business unit and across the Europe, Middle East & Africa region. Before joining The Coca-Cola
Company, she held sustainability and external affairs roles at RWE Thames Water, an
international water utility managing external engagement on water resources, public infrastructure and development policy. Considered an expert on sustainability, Ulrike often speaks at global events including World Water Week, One Young World and annual investor, supply chain and policy conferences. She serves on the steering committee for both the 2030 Water Resource Group and the CEO Water Mandate, and she is on the Board of Trustees for Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor. Ulrike holds a master’s degree in political sciences from the University of Munich and a post-graduate degree in sustainable development from the University of Cambridge.
“I love my kids and mountains.” Ulrike.
PROJECT - COLOMBIA: AGUA PARA CONVIDARTE TUMACO (CONVIDARTE)
ALEXANDER CASTILLO WASH specialist, Fundación PLAN [email protected]
Alexander is a sanitary engineer with a focus on environmental management. He has also been trained in integrated solid waste management, landfill design, wastewater management and treatment, AutoCAD, hydraulic installations, plant design – mainly regarding wastewater and drinking water – and soil mechanics, formulation and management of investment projects in logical framework and adjusted general methodology
(MGA is its acronym in Spanish).
“Me gusta trabajar con comunidades en temas de ASH, jugar fútbol y escuchar música”, Alexander.
JANETH OSORIO Director of Programmatic Implementation, Fundación PLAN [email protected]
Janeth is an industrial engineer with a master’s in business administration and a specialization in project evaluation and regional development planning. Since 2015, she has been the Director of Programmatic Implementation at Fundación PLAN; there, she leads the execution of projects throughout the national territory that impact children’s lives. Janeth has held positions in the Colombian social and educational sector, such as director of
coverage and equity of basic and secondary education at the ministry of education; secretary of education of the department of Atlántico; presidential advisor for the Atlantic coast region;
technical coordinator for the peace and development program; advisor for Caribbean affairs for the vice-presidency of Colombia; and director of Plan Caribe, program from the national planning department, among others.
“Me gusta mucho estudiar y aprender cada día de las personas que me rodean. Por ello, la lectura
es mi pasatiempo favorito. Mi familia, mi pareja y el servicio son mis motores en la vida”, Janeth.
MAGDA GARCÉS Social Art for Behaviour Change Coordinator, Fundación PLAN [email protected]
Magda studied psychology and holds a master’s degree in psychology and family counselling. She was devoted to working with the community from Tumaco, the “tumaqueños,” located in the department of Nariño, Colombia. What motivates her is the possibility to contribute to the construction of peace through the processes she implements with boys, girls, adolescents, youth, and adult women and men. For three years, she was a health promoter
and she has been working for Fundación PLAN 21 years already. Magda also loves to write poetry in verses about different subjects, but mainly about everyday life.
“Soy casada, tengo dos hijos; amo inmensamente a mi familia. Me encanta
el trabajo comunitario, aprender y construir con las personas”, Magda.
MARTHA ESPINOSA Project Manager, Fundación PLAN [email protected]
Martha is an architect, with studies in project management and social management for development. Getting to know the Colombian Pacific region marked her life and helped her understand the inequalities faced by many people in her country. Therefore, she decided to focus her working life on building social transformations and the improvement of living conditions for children experiencing such inequalities, so that they can be protagonists of
their own development. For over 15 years, Martha has been working at Fundación PLAN, an organization that has helped her materialize the changes she wants to see happen in society.
“Disfruto mucho de la compañía de mi esposo e hija en las vacaciones
que usualmente elegimos tomar en la playa”, Martha.
PROJECT - GUATEMALA: QUICHÉ
EDGAR FAJARDO Country Director, Water For People [email protected]
Edgar is an agricultural engineer, specialized in plant breeding improvement, and holds a master’s degree in sustainable agriculture and natural resources management. He has conducted social research and has more than 20 years of experience in rural development with an emphasis on WASH. Prior to being the director of Water For People Guatemala, Edgar was chairman of the Guatemalan water and sanitation network (Red de Agua y Saneamiento
de Guatemala) and of the Global Water Partnership for the Central America and Guatemala chapters. Edgar has also served as university professor in the social work and environmental
engineering areas.
“Me gusta compartir con mi familia; los perros, los gatos y el campo son parte de mis pasatiempos”, Edgar.
EDUARDO DIÉGUEZ Infrastructure Officer, Water For People [email protected]
Eduardo is a civil engineer with a master’s degree in sanitary engineering. He has been working with Water For People Guatemala for over 12 years, and for more than 16 years with NGOs such as UNICEF and Care on water and sanitation, designing, implementing, supervising and monitoring projects, and providing technical assistance to partners and allies. Eduardo also worked for eight years as an independent consultant and with
Guatemalan governmental institutions, including the Municipal Development Institute, INFOM; and the ministry of health, welfare and social assistance (MSPyAS). He has experience in
evaluating and designing proposals for projects on drinking water, sanitary sewers, rainwater, wastewater treatment plants, ecological sanitation, and single-family water systems using non-conventional technologies. Eduardo is keen on subjects related to technological innovation.
“Me encanta disfrutar tiempo con mis hijos en el campo. Soy bastante práctico y una persona bendecida; he tenido el privilegio de compartir mensajes cristianos basados
en mi experiencia personal para animar a otros a romper paradigmas”, Eduardo.
EMILIO GÓMEZ Social Art for Behaviour Change Coordinator, Water For People [email protected]
Emilio is a clinical psychologist of Maya K'iche' origins, and a professional committed to social causes. He has experience in clinical practice and teaching in primary school, basic secondary and at the university level. Emilio is an “ad honorem” speaker and usually volunteers, in addition to being a social activist. Currently, he is in charge of the Quiché project’s B component for Water For People Guatemala.
“Soy un autodidacta, amante de la cocina, apasionado por la deconstrucción
de aprendizajes para aportar al aprendizaje social incluyente, identitario y de reivindicación de la cultura indígena”, Emilio.
MARIO VELÁSQUEZ Operations Coordinator, Water For People [email protected]
Mario has been working for Water For People Guatemala since 2018. He is passionate about working in communities and is committed to contributing so that people have access to services that improve their quality of life.
“Disfruto de carreras de montaña y práctico este deporte desde hace años”, Mario.
PROJECT - MEXICO: SUPPORTING BEHAVIOUR CHANGE AND STRENGTHENING THE DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION SECTOR IN THE STATE OF GUANAJUATO (GUANAJUATO)
ANA RIVERA Regional Program Officer, Living Water International [email protected]
With over fifteen years of experience in the development sector, Ana has worked for several international NGOs, contributing to strategic planning, program and project development, grants management, fundraising, microfinance, and multi-stakeholder partnerships in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. She has studied in communications, holds a master’s degree in marketing and commercial management, as well as global development and social
justice, plus a specialist degree in project management.
CINTHIA CORNEJO MEL Coordinator, Living Water International [email protected]
Cinthia holds a degree in sociology, with a specialization in families and prevention of violence, in addition to a master’s degree in human geography. Given the opportunities presented to her through her studies, she has published articles and created a network that has allowed her to work in environment, urban planning, security, gender mainstreaming and community development, at the municipal, state and federal levels. In addition, Cinthia
has been involved in various research and independent consulting projects, and has served as speaker at several forums, as well as national and international conferences. She is always
delighted to participate in a project with high social commitment.
“Soy una persona afable, simpática, muy proactiva y pragmática, que busca
apoyar a quien me necesite en medida de mis posibilidades”, Cinthia.
DIANA TEJADA
Communications Consultant, Living Water International
Diana studied communications and theatre, and she is passionate about stage production and its processes.
“Me identifico con las palabras de Albert Camus: ‘Tengo un concepto muy elevado y apasionado de lo que es el arte. Muy elevado como para someterlo a cualquier cosa. Y demasiado apasionado como para acceder a divorciarlo de cualquier cosa’”, Diana.
EDGAR DANILO ABELLEYRA Program Coordinator, Living Water International [email protected] Edgar has more than 27 years of experience in water, social participation and community development. His main interest is to help communities access safe water, participate consciously in the process and commit to improving their relationship with "the most important resource that exists: water", as he describes it, in order to make its use sustainable. Edgar studied communications and holds a master’s degree in administration, in addition to diplomas in watershed and aquifer management, and social participation in water issues. He has worked for the National Water Commission, of the government of Mexico, and currently collaborates as Coordinator of the Lazos de Agua project in Mexico.
“I’m passionate about water issues and their link with society for well-being and development.” Edgar.
JUAN GABRIEL SEGOVIA General Director of Social management, CEAG (Comisión Estatal del Agua de Guanajuato) [email protected]
Juan Gabriel, a lawyer who holds a master's in administration, has 20 years of experience in water and environmental issues. Currently, he works for the government of the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, encouraging the participation of society to find new and better ways to conserve water and reduce the overexploitation of water sources.
“Disfruto la lectura y establecer relaciones personales basadas en el respeto y confianza”, Juan Gabriel.
SAMARA PÉREZ Social Art for Behaviour Change Coordinator, Living Water International [email protected]
Samara, a 27-year-old cultural manager, has worked for more than two years at Living Water International, in the Lazos de Agua Program as SABC Coordinator. Having worked on several artistic and cultural projects, she believes in art as a tool for change. Samara is interested in creating links between knowledge and areas that may seem unrelated.
“Soy una apasionada del arte y del teatro”, Samara.
PROJECT - NICARAGUA: SEEKING THE PATH TO UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO WASH IN THE NORTH CARIBBEAN COAST AUTONOMOUS REGION – RACCN –, NICARAGUA (NICARAGUA RURAL)
ERICH CHAVARRÍA MEL Coordinator, Living Water International [email protected]
Erich has a background in business administration and political science. He has been working with WaterAid Nicaragua for over a year as a specialist in monitoring, evaluation and learning. Previously, and for five years, he was the legal representative of a Swedish NGO in the Pacific and north regions of Nicaragua.
“Me gusta leer, hacer algo de deporte, andar en bicicleta, conocer cada día algo nuevo; si caigo me levanto con más energía”, Erich.
GERMANA FAJARDO Country Manager, WaterAid America [email protected]
JAVIER FLORES Operations manager, WaterAid America [email protected]
Javier was born in Siuna, a municipality located in the autonomous region of the northern Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, in November, 1977. He is the sixth of eight children of Maximino Flores and Dominga Mendoza, and father of three beautiful children: a 9-year-old girl and two 17- and 3-year-old boys. As a child, Javier used to help his mother sell food she baked herself so she could send them to school. Thanks to his parents’ efforts, he graduated
as an agroforestry engineer in 1999. Javier started working at the age of 19 and it was in 2001 when he got his first formal job. He had worked in social programs most of his life, gaining
experience on different topics such as watershed management, farm management, microfinance and water and sanitation.
“Soy un amante del baloncesto”, Javier.
JESSIKA ARCHIBOLD Social Art for Behaviour Change Coordinator and Hygiene Program Officer, WaterAid America [email protected]
Jessika is a 39-year-old agroforestry engineer with a master’s degree in environmental management and a second degree in accounting and finance. Native from the Miskito ethnic group, she lives in the city of Bilwi, in the autonomous region of the northern Caribbean coast of Nicaragua. For the past five years, Jessika has been working for WaterAid, specifically on the hygiene program, with an emphasis on education. She facilitates education processes at
different levels with teachers, students and communities; she considers it as a very important area to achieve change and development for people and society. Outside work, Jessika keeps herself busy spending quality time with her daughters, reading and managing her shop where she offers healthcare products.
“Me caracterizo por ser justa. Me gusta bailar, para relajarme y divertirme. Puedo parecer muy seria, pero soy muy abierta y amable”, Jessika.
PROJECT - PARAGUAY: ENCOURAGEMENT OF BEHAVIOUR CHANGE AND STRENGTHENING OF THE DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION SECTOR IN PARAGUAY (Y KUAA - "WATER WISDOM" IN THE GUARANÍ LANGUAGE)
CARLA TORREANI Coordinator Y Kuaa Project, Fundación Moisés Bertoni [email protected]
Carla has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Universidad Americana, Paraguay, and a social work technician certification from Westchester Community College, USA. She also took courses in project management at INDES-BID (PM4R) and PMI (Project Management Institute). Her work experience has been mainly coordinating and managing research and development projects in areas such as governance and democracy, urban
development, economics and currently, in drinking water and sanitation. Working with different types of institutions has allowed Carla to have general knowledge and interest in
sustainable local development, and to gain experience in inter-institutional articulation. Carla has collaborated with public institutions such as FADA-UNA, SNPP, SNC, national congress, public ministry; international partners, including USAID, BID, UNOPS; and NGOs, including CAP (Spanish acronym for Paraguayan Architects Association), and currently, Fundación Moisés Bertoni, where she is the team leader for the Sustainable Water Management area.
“Soy madre soltera de un niño de 4 años. Con mi hijo y
mi perra nos gusta pasar tiempo al aire libre”, Carla.
MARIEL ANDERSEN Social Art for Behaviour Change Coordinator, Fundación Moisés Bertoni [email protected]
Mariel, born in “Ajos” (old name for Coronel Oviedo, a city 230 km away from the capital of Paraguay), moved to Asunción to pursue her studies in psychology. She started her passion for social investigation with a thesis on the psychological conditions of Paraguayan immigrants in Buenos Aires, where she lived for 6 years and gave birth to her daughter, who is today 10 years old. For the past 10 years, she has been working on several projects related
to a variety of social subjects, including collective projects promoting art and education through social art and social circus. Mariel has also been part of a troupe of street theatre and
circus, with whom she travelled Brazil, Bolivia and Peru. She keeps “flirting with art,” as she describes it, by writing and painting. Today, by embarking on working with the SABC approach, Mariel wants to learn and contribute.
“Me gusta la investigación social y tengo muchas ganas de realizar un estudio sobre las experiencias de Arte Social en Paraguay”, Mariel.
SARA LOPEZ Director of SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Saneamiento Ambiental) [email protected]
Sara is a civil engineer with a specialization in public and environmental sanitation and a master’s degree in government and public management. For 30 years, she has been working in the rural water and sanitation sector. Currently, she is the General Director of SENASA, the institution in charge of the rural water and sanitation issues in Paraguay. Sara is convinced that by investing in water and sanitation, great changes can be made in the lives of the most
underprivileged people and children, adolescents and women, who are also great agents of change.
“Madre de tres hijos, esposa y gerente de empresa, las tres cosas que amo profundamente en la vida”, Sara.
SHEILA TORRES MEL Coordinator, Fundación Moisés Bertoni [email protected]
Sheila studied production technology, a career she considers to be rather industrial and distant from a social approach. However, Sheila says, working for Fundación Moisés Bertoni for over six years has reoriented her professional focus toward community service and human development. For over three years at the foundation, Sheila has focused on the WASH sector, specifically in rural communities, which she considers an extremely gratifying
job.
“¡Estoy ansiosa de compartir experiencia con mis pares de los demás proyectos!” Sheila.
YAN SPERANZA Executive Director, Fundación Moisés Bertoni [email protected]
Yan, in addition to being the Executive Director of Fundación Moisés Bertoni, is the rector of Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola and chairman of the Club de Ejecutivos del Paraguay (executives’ club of Paraguay). He holds a master’s degree in business administration and postgraduate diplomas in marketing, social management and sustainable development from the USA, Japan, Brazil and Costa Rica. Yan—social entrepreneur, columnist and university
professor—has visited about 65 countries while working or lecturing on topics related to entrepreneurship, leadership and sustainable development. An honorary consul of Australia in
Paraguay, he is also a founding member of several business and civil society organizations in Paraguay and at the international level; fellow of the Eisenhower Fellowship and the Global Business Incubator (USA); and member of the Personnalité d’avenir program (France) and the Australian Leadership Award Program (Australia).
“Apasionado por las buenas conversaciones y por aprender siempre cosas nuevas”, Yan.
Representatives of One Drop projects in Africa
attending Lab for Change
BURKINA FASSO: WATER AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE SAHEL - EAU ET CROISSANCE ECONOMIQUE DURABLE DANS LE SAHEL- (ECED-SAHEL)
ALICE PAULE ONADJA Communication, Gender & Social Art for Behaviour Change Specialist, CowaterSogema [email protected]
Alice holds a degree in social sciences from the University of Ouagadougou and two master’s degrees in literature and sociology. She has more than twenty years of experience working with community organizations in rural development projects related to reproductive health, with an emphasis on STI/HIV/AIDS prevention, and being a training of trainers on communication for behaviour change, information education communication and life skills;
promotion of cross-border governance through the creation of multi-stakeholder platforms for water governance, gender equity and other social issues; and gender mainstreaming in relation
to integrated water management and reinforcing women’s capabilities, among others. Currently, as an expert in gender and communication for ECED-Sahel, Alice takes part in a multi-disciplinary team to implement the SABC and CLTS approaches, in addition to including the angles of communications and gender-equity/women-men in every activity of the project and with all stakeholders.
« Je suis une femme dynamique, ouverte, joviale et loyale. Je suis impliquée à fond lorsqu’il s’agit de mon travail et j’ai une bonne capacité dans la prise d’initiatives. J’ai également une bonne capacité à travailler dans un milieu multiculturel et suis toujours prête à apprendre. Je suis réellement motivée
et enthousiaste à prendre part à cette expérience créative ‘du donner et du recevoir’. » Alice.
AMÉDÉE SININI Sanitation Specialist, CowaterSogema [email protected]
Amédée is a sanitary engineer and a WASH professional with 10 years’ experience. He was responsible for health promotion at the ministry of health from 2009 to 2011; technical assistant at Dori city hall from 2011 to 2013; director of Dori municipal technical services from 2013 to 2015; and, since 2016, Hygiene and Sanitation Officer at CowaterSogema. This journey has led Amédée to get familiar with various approaches, including PHAST, SARARAR,
CLTS, LLTS and most recently, the SABC approach, which has enabled the team to achieve very significant results for the project, in Amédée's words. He is always in search of knowledge to
better serve humanity, and he hopes to learn a lot during “One Drop Lab for Change, Lazos de Agua Special Edition,” an event he considers being about giving and receiving.
« Au pays des Hommes intègres nous disons ‘tout va bien’, même quand ça coince ! pour dire qu'il faut toujours garder espoir. Ensemble, nous pouvons faire ensemble. J'arrive, à bientôt. » Amédée.
EMMANUEL KOAMA Social Art for Behaviour Change Coordinator, Espace Culturel Gambidi [email protected]
“Manu” for close friends, born in 1984 in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, is also national from Burkina Faso. He holds a general university diploma (DEUG) in drama, a bachelor’s degree in cultural management and administration from the University of Ouagadougou and a master’s degree in development project management from Université Senghor d'Alexandrie, Egypt. From 2011 to 2017, he was the cultural administrator of a federation gathering five
Burkinabe theatre companies; he planned and managed various cultural and artistic projects. Later, in 2017, Emmanuel joined ECED-Sahel. There, he develops and plans SABC interventions to
reach people in the communes of Gorom-Gorom and Falagountou.
« Timide de nature, et souvent réservé, je suis une personne très joviale, plein d'humour et serviable. » Emmanuel, ou « Manu »
LAURE TANKPINOU HQ Project Manager, CowaterSogema [email protected]
MALAWI: INTEGRATED PATHWAYS FOR IMPROVING MATERNAL, NEWBORN & CHILD HEALTH (INPATH)
GEORGE NAMIZINGA WASH Specialist, CowaterSogema [email protected]
George graduated from the Polytechnic, a constituent college of the University of Malawi, with a degree in civil engineering. He also pursued an MBA and finally an MSc in engineering management (water supply), becoming a registered engineer with the Board of Engineers in Malawi. George has achieved prominent experience in water supply and sanitation, and since 2017, is a WASH Specialist for CowaterSogema. His recent experience includes
implementation of WASH in healthcare facilities, involving medical waste management, general environmental sanitation and facility water supply. He has 23 years of experience working
on project management, WASH infrastructure design for both urban and rural settings, provision of technical advice and project implementation support. Over the years, he has worked with development partners, international NGOs and private consulting firms providing services to government and the private sector. George also serves as a member of the standing review committee of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority for the government of Malawi.
“Naturally quiet.” George.
KRISTA LADOUCEUR HQ Project Manager, CowaterSogema [email protected]
LUBANA AHMED HQ Project Director, CowaterSogema [email protected]
Lubana is a medical doctor with a master's in public health. Since 2012, she served as the Canadian Field Manager for CowaterSogema International in Bangladesh managing a national-scale human resources for health project. Previously, she was a maternal health and HIV/AIDS specialist at UNICEF, also in Bangladesh, and managed many national-scale MNCH projects funded by the Australian government. Earlier, in 2006, she worked with Save the
Children, USA, in Bangladesh where she was appointed as a chief of party of a USAID-funded multi-country ACCESS MNCH project. Before joining Save the Children, Lubana worked as
national program manager for WHO projects under the ministry of health in Bangladesh. She contributed to national policy analysis and strategic planning for maternal and newborn health, HIV/AIDS and maternal and newborn mortality reduction.
“I want to know more people and I’m willing to make friends.” Lubana.
RAYMOND KAWAYI SABC Coordinator, CowaterSogema [email protected]
Raymond is a qualified public health professional with 16 years of combined work experience both in the public and private sectors. He holds a master's degree in international public health from the University of Leeds, UK. From 2003 to 2015, Raymond worked as health promoter at the Ministry of Health, Malawi. Between 2015 and 2018, he worked with Options Consultancy under the Malawi Health Sector Program (MHSP) as a technical
assistant, responsible for monitoring and evaluation and supporting the Ministry of Health in Malawi in a health systems strengthening program component. From February 2018 to date, he
has been working on the InPATH project, together with local artists, to champion behaviour change in the WASH and MNCH fields.
“I am an open person who likes meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures in order to interact and learn more from them. I have the passion and willingness to learn.” Raymond.
TAMBUDZAI RASHIDI Team leader, CowaterSogema [email protected]
MALI: JI NI BESEYA AND BESEYA BLON PROJECTS (“WATER AND GOOD HYGIENE” AND “SPACE FOR HYGIENE” IN THE BAMBARA LANGUAGE)
ALY SOW Project Manager, WaterAid [email protected]
Representatives of One Drop projects in America, other
than Lazos de Agua, attending Lab for Change
CANADA: PIRURSIIVIK
KARIN KETTLER Team Leader, Makivik Corporation [email protected]
HAITI: PRISMA 2
EVENS CETOUT WASH Specialist, Centre de coopération internationale en santé et développement (CCISD) [email protected]
JEFFSON BERCY FBR/AGR Specialist, CCISD [email protected]
LUDZEN SYLVESTRE Team Leader, CCISD [email protected]
MAGUIL GOUJA HD Project Manager, CCISD [email protected]
Maguil is the project manager at CCISD responsible for the PRISMA 2 project in Haiti.
« Je me pose (et pose) beaucoup de questions ! » Maguil.
PIERRE INODYL FILS SABC Coordinator, CCISD [email protected]
Pierre, born in 1987 in Petite Rivière, Artibonite, a commune located on the north coast of Haiti, holds a degree in anthropological and sociological sciences (ethnology) from Université d’État d’Haïti. He is married and the father of a 5-year-old girl. He describes himself as calm, respectful, honest and willing to work in collaboration, qualities that he uses to the benefit of his work. His professional journey has involved Haitian public administration and NGOs in
community outreach and behaviour change communication.
Representatives of One Drop projects in Asia
attending Lab for Change
INDIA: BIHAR-PROJECT V
FARRUKH REHMAN KHAN Regional Manager, WaterAid [email protected]
PANKAJ KUMAR Project Officer, WaterAid [email protected]
Pankaj is a professional in development who’s passionate about social change, equity and social justice. He has been working for WaterAid India since 2017 in different WASH projects, trying to bring about sustainable WASH improvements at a grassroots level in Bihar.
“I love travelling and reading.” Pankaj.
SATYAJIT GHOSH Program Coordinator, WaterAid [email protected]
Satyajit holds a specialization in water quality and security and is also a specialist in developing community-based pipe water supply operations and management. He has 14 years of experience working in the rural villages of India. His concerns about poverty, exclusion and the income gap have driven him to explore villages within five states in India. His career started in a Himalayan village, and then he worked for children’s rights with Child
Rights and You, as well as Save the Children India. Since 2015, Satyajit has been working with WaterAid in the state of Bihar, India to make WASH services available for poor and marginalized
people. At the advocacy level, his area of interest is water pricing, climate change and DRR, in addition to decentralized water governance. Satyajit has a passion for new areas of knowledge, searching and exploring subjects related to people’s sufferings or poor living; therefore, he keeps on reading books and travelling to places to see people’s current situations for himself.
“I love to write comments and book reviews. I’m also happy to meet new people and get to know about their problems and see where I can help them.” Satyajit.
INDIA: PROJECT RAJASTHAN: BRINGING SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE WASH ACCESS TO SIROHI, PALI AND UDAIPUR (WASH PROJECT)
DIVYANG WAGHELA Head Tata Water Mission, Tata Trust [email protected]
KUMAR PARHI General Manager - Heading WASH and Livelihood and MicroFinance portfolio, Centre for microFinance (CmF) [email protected]
Kumar holds a postgraduate diploma in agricultural science and has over 16 years of experience in the development sector. He started his career at the NGO Professional Assistance for Development Actions (PRADAN), where he worked for six years with the tribal community of Jharkhand promoting women-led Self-Help Groups (SHG) and strengthening their livelihoods. In 2009, Kumar joined CmF as team leader of the lead technical support
team for the project Mitigating Poverty in Western Rajasthan (MPOWER). For this project, his team provided technical support in the field of community-led microFinance and livelihood
promotion. In 2014, he was promoted to General Manager and has been heading the Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) and Livelihoods portfolios as part of a multi-thematic project funded by Tata Trusts, the One Drop Foundation and the government of Rajasthan.
“I am of strong believer of enabling communities to bring a transformational change through community institutions and their active participation. Love to spend time with the community to learn and understand
their challenges and successful efforts. I am also a patient listener and observer.” Kumar.
PANKAJ PAPNOI Team Leader – WASH, Centre for microFinance (CmF) [email protected]
Pankaj, originally from Uttarakhand state, India is an agricultural engineer and a rural development professional who has been working in the rural sector for 10 years. He started in Rajasthan with a community-based SHG program providing hand-holding support in establishing value chain and market linkages for community organization managed dairy operations. Thereafter, for four years, Pankaj managed Himmotthan Society’s microfinance
portfolio. Later, he joined an organization in Jharkhand to lead the social-institutional capacity development angle of a drinking water and sanitation program. For the last three years, Pankaj
has been working with Centre for microFinance (CmF), where he leads the WASH Project in Rajasthan.
“I am indecisive and restless at times. I’d love to have more time to be in the hills.” Pankaj.
PARIKSHIT TOMAR SABC Coordinator, Centre for microFinance (CmF) [email protected]
Parikshit holds a Ph.D. degree in mass communications and journalism. He started his career as a journalist working with leading media houses for five years, gaining experience in taking out special theme-based pages at the national level. Later, he started working in the development sector, devoting 10 years to working on the implementation of a bottom-up approach in the Thar Desert. Parikshit also has college-teaching experience in
communications and media studies. Since December 2017, he has worked at Centre for microFinance as a Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) expert and the person responsible for
developing communications strategies as well as information, education and communication (IEC) tools. Parikshit leads the menstrual hygiene management angle of the project and works on media planning, communications, awareness, and branding to raise visibility within the community and with other stakeholders.
“Good dancer and excellent sportsperson. Always love to party.” Parikshit.
INDIA: SHEOHAR 2
MEENA NARULA Country Director, Water For People [email protected]
WAKEEL SIDDIQUI Program Director, Water For People [email protected]
Wakeel has been working with Water For People since June 2018 as Director of Programs. He is a civil engineer with more than 20 years of experience in the development sector. Over the tenure of his professional career, he has worked as a technical expert for the water and sanitation sector and has experience managing teams. Currently, Wakeel looks after all program activities being implemented by Water For People in India.
“I am fond of watching cricket and reading books.” Wakeel.
Representatives of other organizations attending
Lab for Change
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
MAGGIE PERSON WASH Expert
CONRAD N. HILTON FOUNDATION
ANDREA JONES Program Officer - International Programs
WATERAID
JOSHUA BRIEMBERG Regional Director - Latin America and the Caribbean, WaterAid America - HQ
Joshua was born in Canada, where he studied chemical engineering, and holds a diploma in social sciences. He has over 25 years of experience in the water and sanitation sector, working in the private and public sectors, and with local and international NGOs, mainly in Nicaragua. He joined WaterAid in 2011, working on the “Programa de País” in Nicaragua.
MICHAEL NGONGI Project Manager, WaterAid Canada – HQ
Participating organizations
CCISD CDC
CEAG Centre for microFinance
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation CowaterSogema
Espace Culturel Gambidi Factor Ideas
Fundación FEMSA Fundación Moisés Bertoni
Fundación PLAN Hydroconseil
Inter-American Development Bank - IDB Living Water International
Makivik Corporation One Drop SENASA
Tata Trust The Coca-Cola Foundation
WaterAid Water For People