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Nacionalidad: <\/b>Peru<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Organization Name: ” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Nombre de la Organizaci\u00f3n:<\/b> Uma Peru<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Impact Region:” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Regi\u00f3n de Impacto: <\/b>Peru<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”About the Social Business: ” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sobre el Negocio Social: UMA Peru is a social enterprise dedicated to addressing the social and economic marginalization and gender-based violence that female artisans face in Peru, particularly in the most poverty-stricken regions, such as Ayacucho and Cajamarca. UMA empowers women through economic opportunities by connecting local artisans with global markets for high-quality decor and clothing that reflects unique Andean art traditions. With a focus on quality, convenience, and quantifiable social impact, UMA not only ensures fair compensation for artisans but also promotes women\u2019s empowerment and financial independence. Since its creation in 2020, UMA has expanded its reach and continues to drive change by integrating traditional crafts with modern business strategies, helping artisans achieve sustainable livelihoods.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”About the Y&Y Fellow: ” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sobre el Y&Y Fellow: <\/b><\/span>Maria Andrea Hern\u00e1ndez is a Peruvian infrastructure consultant with a strong commitment to public management and social entrepreneurship. She holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in economics from Universidad del Pac\u00edfico, where her academic focus evolved from finance to public economics, aligning with her passion for creating social impact. Maria\u2019s career began at APOYO Consultor\u00eda, where she gained experience in public management, and later worked at Peru’s Ministry of Economy and Finance. She served as an economist at the Consejo Privado de Competitividad – Per\u00fa, and is currently a Strategy and Transactions Senior consultant at EY, specializing in infrastructure projects. Maria speaks Spanish, English, and French, and has further honed her skills through certifications in social programs impact evaluation, public policy design, and data science. 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