As part of the Warmi Yakukamak Amazónicas program, the technical team conducted a training and fieldwork session with the communities of Los Ríos, Runashitu, and Santa Estefanía in the province of Napo. This initiative has the strategic support of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) South America and its Water and Wetlands program.
The session prioritized a practical and interactive methodological approach, aimed at consolidating the autonomy of community systems by strengthening local technical skills. Based on the premise that sustainable water management requires the empowerment of its key stakeholders, the role of Amazonian women in water infrastructure was highlighted and strengthened through two areas of action:
Preventive maintenance and plumbing: Training in the proper use of tools, technical diagnosis, and troubleshooting in distribution networks.
Practical installation of components: Conducting real-world exercises in the field, including the assembly and installation of water meters for monitoring and regulating water use.
Through this knowledge transfer, community leaders take on an active role in the operation and maintenance of their systems, guiding their communities toward a model of sustainable and equitable self-management.