Where Our Work
Becomes Story

News from the field

UNESCO SDG 4
Knowledge Hub feature

Our work in Canaima has been selected and published on the UNESCO SDG 4 Knowledge Hub

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Article

How OFELIA is creating systemic change through libraries in rural communities.

By Enrico Giambelluca 

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Annual Report
2024

Progress, impact, and Future Directions

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Libraries as Bridges

Expanding Access to Education for Indigenous Communities in the Amazon and the importance of OFELIA’s work with these communities.

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Trip to Ecuador

A return to our roots—and a step toward new partnerships to bring community libraries and learning resources to rural Ecuador in culturally respectful ways.

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keep up with our work

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Thamara Romero is the founder and President for the Organization for Education, Leadership, innovation, and Agriculture (OFELIA). She leads OFELIA’s mission with passion and commitment. She is a lawyer with 27 years of career experience in international trade law, international negotiations, intellectual property, policy development, program management, and implementation acquired at the United Nations and as a diplomatic representative. She is also a writer, lecturer, women leadership mentor, and a passionate reader with experience in educational projects.