La Loma, November 5 of 2026
As part of its commitment to the development of communities within its area of influence,
Drummond Ltd., in partnership with the Corporación Colombia Internacional (CCI), provided
equipment and tools to 10 rural women’s organizations in the municipalities of La Jagua de
Ibirico, Chiriguaná, and El Paso, in the department of Cesar.
This contribution was made as part of the “Productive Strengthening for Rural Women”
project—known as “500,000 CCI Agri-entrepreneurs”—which is included in the company’s
2026 Social Investment Plan. The initiative aims to support production units led by women
and to strengthen their capacity to generate income and consolidate their businesses.
The 10 beneficiary organizations were selected following a process of socio-business support,
during which their progress and fulfillment of commitments—related to their organizational
structure and the development of their productive activities—were evaluated.
The supported initiatives include poultry and fish farming, food processing, cocoa processing,
the creation of fruit-based products, and other agricultural and livestock-related activities.
“We thank Drummond Ltd. for joining this capacity-building initiative, which provides us with
the tools to continue growing our business ventures. This support represents a great
opportunity for us and our families, and it motivates us to keep working toward our dreams,”
said Carmen Pájaro Ochoa, representative of the foundation *Mujeres Innovando
Desarrollo* (Women Innovating Development).
Depending on the specific needs of each organization, the support included the provision of
food-processing machinery, refrigeration equipment, utensils, and production supplies—
resources that will enable them to strengthen their operations and improve their work
processes.
“Through this project, we aim to ensure that rural women have not only the tools to strengthen their productive initiatives but also the skills to consolidate their business units and move toward greater sustainability. In Drummond Ltd. ́s view, it is essential to support processes that create development opportunities and strengthen economic autonomy within our communities,” stated Ever Carrillo Navarro, CSR project coordinator at Drummond Ltd.
More tools to strengthen their business ventures
In addition to providing equipment and supplies, the project included technical and business guidance to help the organizations make the most of these resources, improve the management of their operations, and strengthen their production and marketing capabilities.
This process also aimed to facilitate access to new commercial opportunities and encourage the organizations to continue their activities in a sustainable manner.
With the launch of this phase, Drummond Ltd. and the Corporación Colombia Internacional (CCI) are advancing their goal of supporting productive initiatives that contribute to the economic autonomy of rural women and the strengthening of their communities.