Fundeps Appoints a New Director

Fundeps would like to share an important update for our organization: Luciano Debanne has been appointed as Director of the foundation.

Luciano holds a degree in Social Communication and has extensive experience in community communication, training, and human rights promotion. Throughout his professional career, he has worked with civil society organizations, educational institutions, and public bodies, bringing an approach that connects reflection and practice with a strong commitment to participation and the strengthening of community and civic engagement.

We are confident that his experience and his understanding of communication as a tool to advance rights will be a valuable contribution to this new stage of Fundeps, at a time that continues to present significant challenges for those working to defend human rights.

At the same time, we would like to express our deep gratitude to Mayca Balaguer and Eliana Juncos, who were a fundamental part of Fundeps for more than ten years and later served as Executive Director and Deputy Director, respectively.

During this time, their commitment and leadership were key to consolidating Fundeps’ institutional work, strengthening our team, and expanding our agendas in research, advocacy, and capacity-building. In a complex context, they were able to sustain and care for a collective project that continues to grow thanks to that shared journey.

We are deeply grateful for the work and dedication they brought to this organization over the years. We know they will continue contributing to the defense and advancement of human rights with the same experience, sensitivity, and conviction they demonstrated along this path.

Each stage brings new challenges as well as new opportunities. At Fundeps, we remain committed to collective work, building alliances, and advancing human rights as a path toward more just, equitable, and sustainable societies.