SANTO DOMINGO.– Cementos Progreso Dominicana, in partnership with Junior Achievement Dominicana, announced the fourth edition of Ecolíderes, a program that seeks to empower more than 1,000 young people to become agents of change in their communities.
A press release explains that the initiative is being implemented in 20 educational centers and integrates tools for leadership, sustainable innovation, and teamwork
Through workshops and practical activities, participants will identify local environmental problems—such as waste management and ecosystem conservation—and develop projects with real impact that promote sustainable solutions.
It adds that the most outstanding proposals will be recognized in an environmental innovation competition, which will award the three most viable and replicable ideas.
“Eco-leaders not only raises awareness, but also empowers the next generation of innovators. We are committed to youth talent because sustainability and economic development must go hand in hand,” stated Enrique García, Caribbean Region Director of Cementos Progreso.
César Asiático, executive director of Junior Achievement Dominicana, highlighted that "the program connects education with transformative action, sowing seeds of sustainable change with concrete results for the country."
During its three previous editions, Ecolíderes has impacted more than 2,900 students from 25 educational centers, consolidating itself as a benchmark in environmental training and social responsibility in San Pedro de Macorís.
"With Ecolíderes we reaffirm our commitment to sustainability and to the training of a new generation of responsible environmental leaders," added Karina Cruz, Communications, Corporate Affairs and Social Impact Manager of Cementos Progreso Dominicana.
Cementos Progreso focuses on the production and marketing of cement, concrete, and construction, with 125 years of experience and a presence in eight Latin American countries. It began operations in the Dominican Republic in January 2025, generating 1,000 direct and 1,500 indirect jobs.
