| Title | WING EL SALVADOR: MOVING AHEAD TOGETHER |
|---|---|
| Authors | Elizabeth Henriquez |
| Year | 2026 |
| Conference | World Geothermal Congress |
| Keywords | WING El Salvador, master's degree |
| Abstract | WING El Salvador was formally launched in 2017 with the help of WING New Zealand. With its eight years of existence, it has maintained its status in promoting the advancement of women in the geothermal sector not only in the country but as well as Central American countries. WING El Salvador has focused on these key areas: 1.Education/Training 2.Social awareness 3.Mentoring program 4.Visibility/Talks/Forums 5.Recognition 6.Participation of WINGMAN 7.Personal development One of the biggest achievements is the promotion of online master’s degree with scholarship for women especially those who are balancing their job and family. The alliance with the Foundation of Women in Energy Panama produced 4 graduates for 2 years in a row and a 5th still in progress in the program of business school at different universities in Spain. WING El Salvador plays a vital role in empowerment of women and has a huge impact in shaping the future of younger generations in terms of empowerment, gender equality, education and leadership. |