We are a non-profit virtual entity working to strengthen the narrative power of social justice movements in Latin America.
We amplify the narrative power of the global majority
Throughout history, social justice movements have tirelessly fought for legal and political transformation. However, today we know this is insufficient to transform reality. Beyond laws, it's narratives that shape culture, and it's the invisible power of hegemonic narratives that limits our perception of what's possible, normalizing injustice and inequality.
At this key moment for the planet and humanity, we call for a radical act of collective imagination to envision a new horizon.
At Puentes, we work to strengthen the narrative power of social justice movements in Latin America.
We provide the training and platforms necessary for organizations and activists to come together to change history.
How do we do it?
Narrative power to create a new tomorrow!
What do we offer?
Training
We connect organizations and activists from Latin America with the knowledge, expert teams, and resources they need to exercise narrative power.
Inspiratorio is a digital training space where Latin American organizations and activists exercise our narrative power.
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Narrative Platforms
We create platforms alongside organizations and activists to promote community narratives of hope and justice that illuminate the world we dream of. Through capacity building and connections, we strengthen the narrative power of social justice movements in Latin America.
We are a community of organizations and citizens that promote family well-being through human rights.
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Somos una comunidad que convoca a organizaciones, liderazgos y activistas que promueven los derechos humanos desde diversos credos y espiritualidades.
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We are a digital community of activists for human rights and gender justice in Latin America.
Ideas and projects under construction!
The narrative work never stops, and our desires to explore and work with more change agents don't either; that's why we always have projects under construction. If you don't want to miss out on upcoming launches and news, Subscribe here to our mailing list!
We are living in the imaginaries of those long gone before us, one day people will be living in the imagination we've created.
Angela Davis
This is the talent that builds Puentes
We contribute to the great global conversation on narratives, bringing our talents, passions, and perspectives from Latin America. Meet those who make our work possible:
Mónica Roa
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Founder and Executive Director
Our leader blends a passion for justice, politics, and communications with over two decades driving social transformations. Her strategic approach and commitment to the global majority have built bridges with movements and activists around the world, making her a source of inspiration for her creativity and boldness.
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Carlos Borráez
(Pronouns: He/Him)
Operations Director
He is our operations leader, responsible for organization and care, ensuring we have the necessary tools and resources to do our work. His solid background and extensive experience provide us with the processes, structure, and best energy for every project we undertake.
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Camila Rodas
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Communities and Services Coordinator
She brings to our work her interdisciplinary experience in Sociocultural Studies, Communication, and Digital Marketing. Her mix of disciplines facilitates the integration and maintenance of many of the relationships we weave in Puentes, which make possible the collective work we are committed to.
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Alejandro Gamboa
(Pronouns: He/Him)
Communities and Services Coordinator
Combina su formación en ciencias políticas con una pasión palpable por la cultura ciudadana, el cambio social y la estrategia política. Su experiencia y compromiso con los derechos de la población LGBTIQ+, las víctimas del conflicto armado y los temas de seguridad enriquecen nuestro equipo
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Alejandra Bonnet Toro
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Communities and Services Coordinator
She combines the best of three worlds: Design Thinking, gender, and graphic design. Her talents rooted in imagination and empathetic communication bring an innovative and fresh perspective to our projects, ensuring that creativity sparks the joy we need to create an equal world.
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Louise Akemi
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Communities and Services Coordinator
Her training as a communicator and her experience in gender justice projects, land-territory, and defense of Democracy have allowed her to create large communities in the region. She offers vast connections with the Brazilian reality, thinkers of culture, arts, social movements, institutional politics, and NGOs.
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Mac Calabria
(Pronombres: Elle/Le)
Community and Services Manager
Their creativity and critical eye, combined with their experience in artistic education and design focused on marketing and advertising, provide the spark of joy we aim to promote in activism. They are our primary link with the non-binary transgender movement, and their superpower is creating connections with our communities.
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Amanda Quijano Herrera
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Community and Services Manager
Her deep love and understanding of Central American realities allow us to connect with that territory, and her passion for learning and being part of spaces focused on feminist activism and sexual and reproductive rights injects our team with a valuable wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on each project.
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Brian Alvarado Pino
(Pronouns: He/Him)
Community and Services Manager
His dedication, ability to analyze contexts, and experience in project execution and communication strategy building provide our team with the insights to foster connections and alliances between activists and social change agents in our region.
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Desde su sede en Estados Unidos ofrece la infraestructura legal y fiscal para desarrollar nuestros proyectos a través de los servicios de:
- Administración.
- Finanzas.
- Recursos humanos.
- Cumplimiento de normativas.
Catalina Gil
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Asesora
Es líder de proyectos y gerente de programas. Su trayectoria con entidades públicas y privadas le permite dedicarse a impulsar la diversidad e inclusión en el sector de la seguridad, amplificando las voces de las mujeres expertas en este campo en Colombia.
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Cristina Vélez
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Asesora
Con 15 años de experiencia en tecnología cívica, lidera el laboratorio de escucha digital “Las Lupas Digitales” y forma parte de la junta de Karisma. Cofundó Linterna Verde e hizo parte del equipo inicial de La Silla Vacía, además fue coordinadora de conocimiento en el Secretariado Global de Transparencia Internacional.
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Laura Nepta
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Asesora
Es profesional en Relaciones Internacionales, artista performativa y consultora para procesos de desarrollo organizacional. Con su experiencia en investigación, gestión pública, coordinación de proyectos y creación artística, se destaca en la integración de disciplinas y saberes para la transformación social.
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We are committed to a diversity of talents and methodologies and to collective creation
These are the organizations that make our projects and services possible.
Advisory board
We have an advisory board that oversees our work and provides support for the development of our mission. It is composed of:
Advisory Board:
We have an advisory board that oversees our work and provides support for the development of our mission. It is composed of:
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