Omarsa at Cerrito de los Morreños: Empowering 10 Women Through Child Nutrition and Breastfeeding Training
Cerrito de los Morreños is more than just a community; it's a responsibility we at Omarsa take to heart. Home to nearly 1,000 people, this community is at the core of our ongoing efforts under the "Productive Development Unit" initiative.
On Wednesday, September 4th, we proudly awarded "Community Watchers" certifications to 10 local residents, 9 of whom are women, following their training in child nutrition and breastfeeding. This initiative was made possible through collaboration with experts from both the public and private sectors.
"At Omarsa, we're committed to empowering communities and driving positive change in the regions surrounding our farms. Today’s training was a significant step in enhancing the well-being of families, especially through the dedicated women of Cerrito de los Morreños," said Paola Rodríguez, Head of Social Responsibility at Omarsa.
The certification event was honored by the presence of key contributors, including Mauricio González, District Director of the Ministry of Public Health; Sara Flores, Coordinator of the Faculty of Life Sciences at ESPOL (Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral); Carlos Lino, President of the Cerrito de los Morreños community; Victoriano Vera, member of the Puná Parish Council; and Manuel Hinojosa, representative from the Ecuador Secretariat for Growth Without Child Malnutrition.
This certification, along with our Omarsa Social Coin project, reflects our mission to foster sustainable development and generational change from early childhood in the communities near our shrimp farms.
Paola further emphasized, "It’s been a truly impactful day. This initial phase focused on essential education in food and nutrition, critical for preventative health and holistic community development. We believe in shared responsibility—strengthening communities through education and sustainability."