The newspaper Las Últimas Noticias highlights the work of RedMaestra and its impact on the training of women in trades through the project ‘Women Can Build LatAm’
The Chilean organisation, with six years of experience, continues to promote free training for women in traditionally male-dominated sectors, thanks to the support of collaborating companies and the project led by Spain’s Fundación Laboral de la Construcción.
Chile promotes dialogue to boost women’s participation in construction
RedMaestra and the Catholic University of Temuco lead discussions with companies and tradeswomen to analyse gaps and propose solutions in traditionally male-dominated professions
Women Can Build LatAm unveils three new infographics on women’s role in construction
The Women Can Build LatAm project has produced three specialised infographics that examine, from different perspectives, the reality, challenges and opportunities for women in the construction sector (available in Spanish). Each infographic is tailored to a specific audience: construction companies, training providers and teaching staff, and women workers in the sector; and brings together the […]
Round table discussion on identifying barriers to women entering the construction industry in Las Palmas
Fundación Laboral de la Construcción raises awareness among the Canarian public about the situation of female professionals in the sector.
Women Can Build LatAm commemorates the Women’s Day by promoting gender equality in construction
Through the Erasmus+ project, Fundación Laboral de la Construcción interviews the founder of Mujeres con Oficios.
The ‘Women Can Build LatAm’ project partners travel to Chile for first in-person partnership meeting
The Women Can Build LatAm project makes strides in Santiago, Chile, with the creation of strategies and partnerships to boost female participation in construction in Spain, Italy, Chile, and Argentina
The ‘Women Can Build LatAm’ initiative participates in Construtec’24
The international project, which is expanding its impact from Europe to Latin America to promote female inclusion in the construction sector, was presented during the International Construction Week held in Madrid.
Status Quo on women’s role in construction in Latin America now available
Through the Women Can Build LatAm project, a study has been published outlining the status of women in the construction sector.
Launch of the self-assessment tool on equality in the sector
Through the Women Can Build LatAm project, an online questionnaire has been made available to the public, enabling companies in the sector to assess their level of inclusivity.
RedMaestra and the Catholic University of Temuco organise a discussion group with key actors in the Chilean sector
The Chilean partners collect experiences, lessons learned and good practices from sectoral experts in the field of gender equality.