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Every drop counts: from a historic failure to the cleanup of the San Roque.

We got the courts to demand that the State clean up the lake. Now we need your support to make it happen. Your contribution is the drop that changes the lake.

Lake San Roque is more than just a landscape: it’s a source of water, life, and work for millions of people in Córdoba. Today, it needs us. For decades, it has been polluted to the point where its water is no longer safe. But in April 2025, the courts acknowledged the environmental damage and ordered the State to carry out a comprehensive cleanup plan. This was the result of years of technical and legal work by Fundeps, together with the support of neighbors, communities, and organizations who live by and defend the lake.

It’s a historic achievement. What once seemed impossible begins with a single drop. And what comes next depends on you.

A ruling that changed everything

The court ruling for the comprehensive cleanup of Lake San Roque recognizes the right to a healthy environment and demands that provincial and municipal authorities implement concrete measures to restore the basin. It was the result of years of joint effort: collecting scientific evidence and historical documentation, preparing technical reports, attending hearings, conducting expert evaluations, and continuous monitoring.

But rulings don’t enforce themselves. They require oversight, citizen participation, and constant presence to turn words on paper into real action.

What is Fundeps doing now?

Our legal and technical team continues to follow every step of the process closely:

  • We request regular reports and submit observations.

  • We monitor compliance with the ruling and the cleanup plan.

  • We demand transparency and citizen participation.

  • We support the communities around the basin.

  • We work to empower communities so they can demand the ruling’s enforcement.

Your contribution is the drop that changes the lake

The Drop That Changes the Lake is a campaign of individual donors that helps sustain this work, ensure that the ruling is enforced, and make the cleanup of San Roque a reality. Every contribution —big or small— helps fund legal and technical monitoring and strengthens citizen oversight to protect Córdoba’s water and environment.

Without follow-up, the ruling could remain just words on paper. Your donation helps turn this historic decision into safe water. Today, you can be the drop that changes the future of the lake.

Drop by drop, change grows. When drops come together, they form a current strong enough to achieve the impossible: bringing life back to Lake San Roque. When a community unites, even the smallest action becomes powerful.

Your contribution is the drop that changes the lake. And every drop counts.

We join the UNC Social Advisory Council

On September 10, we participated in the first meeting of the Social Advisory Council of the National University of Córdoba, a diverse space that strengthens the bond between the university and the community.

The Executive Director of Fundeps, Mayca Balaguer, has been appointed as a member of the Social Consultative Council (CSC) of the National University of Córdoba (UNC) in its newly established composition, approved on August 18. This body, recognized in the statutes of the UNC, is tasked with advising the Rector and the Honorable Superior Council on non-academic matters and fostering exchanges between the community and the university.

Its objectives include contributing to the fulfillment of the mission of the National University of Córdoba through strategies of cooperation, consultation, and participation, thereby incorporating the perspectives of the community it represents.

The Council constitutes a space for dialogue, participation, and cooperation, bringing together representatives from various civil society organizations and institutions, human rights bodies, trade unions, and productive entities.

At the first meeting of its renewed composition, held on September 17 at Pabellón Argentina and chaired by Rector Jhon Boretto and Vice-Rector Mariela Marchisio, the key work areas guiding this new stage were presented.

At Fundeps, we welcome our incorporation into the CSC with the firm conviction that knowledge production, scientific development, and the training of professionals with a human rights perspective are fundamental pillars for building a more just, equitable, and sustainable society. This participation also commits us to defending science, education, and public health, particularly in a context of State underfunding.

Contact
Mayca Balaguer, maycabalaguer@fundeps.org

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Actions that transform: see our Annuary 2023

We are proud to share the 2023 Yearbook, a review of our work, achievements and lessons learned over the past year.

During 2023 we carried out a variety of actions. From advocacy meetings and court filings, to research, conferences and workshops, communications campaigns and more. Each action reflects our determination to transform society and defend human rights.

In addition, at the end of last year, we experienced a major change in our leadership. Carolina Tamagnini, who has led Fundeps for the past 4 years, stepped down as Executive Director to join the Board of Directors and in her place, Mayca Balaguer took over as the new Director.

This change marks not only a transition in leadership, but also a moment of institutional strengthening and renewal, consolidating a dynamic team capable of responding to emerging demands, growing both institutionally and in impact.

What began as an initiative in 2009, today has become a solid organization involved in the defense of human rights, and in 2024. We celebrate 15 years!

Because we are confident that the best way to carry out our work is in a network and collectively, we thank the organizations, communities and individuals who were part of these initiatives. We celebrate with you our progress and invite you to get to know the Yearbook 2023: the collective memory of our commitment to a more just, equitable, sustainable and democratic society.

 

VIEW ANNUARY 2023

Introducing our new Executive Director

We are very happy to announce that Mayca Balaguer is the new Executive Director of Fundeps from the beginning of 2024.

“Below, we offer a google translate version of the original article in Spanish. This translation may not be accurate but serves as a general presentation of the article. For more accurate information, please switch to the Spanish version of the website. In addition, feel free to directly contact in English the person mentioned at the bottom of this article with regards to this topic”.

Mayca Balaguer is a lawyer with a solid academic background, standing out as having a Diploma in Gender Studies, women’s movement and politics in Latin America, as well as a Master’s Degree in Procedural Law. Her commitment and dedication made her a great companion and reference on issues related to access to sexual and (non) reproductive rights in the province of Córdoba.

Since her start at Fundeps in 2015 and over the years, she has coordinated both the area of ​​Gender and Sexual Diversity and Legal Affairs, contributing to the development and strengthening of each one.

We are convinced that Mayca will continue to contribute all its experience in coordinating the activities of the foundation and a team of people who work towards a more just, equitable, sustainable and democratic society.

In turn, with deep gratitude, we say goodbye to Carolina Tamagnini, who has accompanied us since 2014 at Fundeps with different leadership roles. Their commitment, work capacity and strategic vision allowed us not only to strengthen Fundeps internally, but also to enhance our research actions, political advocacy, training and networking. As a professional, we know that in his next projects he will continue to inspire with his dedication and leave his mark on every challenge he faces.

Every change marks the beginning of new opportunities. Starting a year full of new challenges and projects in a challenging context, we wish you both the best. May this new chapter be a journey of learning, collective work and success, and may each effort contribute to the defense of human rights.

Thank you Caro and congratulations May for this new rol.

2010 Annual Report

Fundeps presents the Annual Report of its activities in 2010, making a balance of the main challenges, achievements, activities and lessons learned in its work in 2010.

The spanish version of this article is presented below. You can download a spanish version of the report here. For more information in English contact: Ana Estefanía Carballo at aecarballo@fundeps.org.

Presentamos el informe resumen de las actividades de Fundeps en el 2010, año en el que logramos consolidar muchos proyectos en cada una de nuestras áreas de trabajo.

Área de Gobernanza Democrática

  • Accesibilidad y Transparencia
  • Promoción de los Principios de Acceso en la Ley de Bosques de Córdoba – Iniciativa de Acceso, Coalición Argentina
  • Monitoreo Electoral

Área de Acceso a la Justicia

  • Clínica de Derecho de Interés Público
  • Incidencia por un Código de Faltas que cumpla con las obligaciones de Derechos Humanos y las garantías constitucionales

Área de Fortalecimiento de la Sociedad Civil

  • Fortalecimiento de marco legal para Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil
  • Acompañamiento al proyecto de Oficina de Diálogo con el Parlamento

Cómo comenta César Murúa, Director Ejecutivo de Fundeps, “todo balance es una fotografía del momento. La imagen que este informe proyecta sobre las actividades de Fundeps en el último año puede sintetizarse del siguiente modo: tres resultados de impacto de nuestros proyectos, dos lecciones aprendidas sobre cómo alcanzar objetivos institucionales o comunitarios, algunas satisfacciones a nivel institucional y principalmente un anhelo que impulsa nuestro compromiso para trabajar por una sociedad mejor, más justa, participativa e inclusiva”. En el informe, se analiza con detalle cada uno de estos puntos y se encuentra información respecto a las actividades, logros, equipos de trabajo, socios y redes.

Deseamos aprovechar esta instancia de balance para agradecer la colaboración de voluntarios, el acompañamiento de medios de comunicación, la apertura a la cooperación de otras organizaciones, la confianza de donantes y especialmente el interés de muchas personas en nuestro trabajo.

Documento: Informe de actividades 2010