We heard from Population Connection Senior Analyst Hannah Evans, who visited Women for Conservation (W4C) in November. She provided insights into Colombia’s demographic trends before diving into captivating photos and stories from her site visit.
We were also joined by mother-daughter duo: Sara Inés Lara, Founder and President of W4C, and Isabella Cortés Lara, Executive Director of W4C. Together, they delved into the organization’s impactful programs. Additionally, they reflected on their experience at the 2025 International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) held in Bogotá, Colombia, sponsored by Population Connection.

In collaboration with our sister organization, Population Connection Action Fund, we hosted a discussion with community organizers whose work has been impacted by the U.S. foreign aid “freeze” and the dissolution of USAID (the US Agency for International Development). Speakers shared their firsthand experiences dealing with funding cuts to community-led programs that were working to improve essential healthcare services, combat gender-based violence, and protect reproductive freedom.
