Who is Chechy Murillo, the winner of the 2026 Cafam Women's Award
Chechy Murillo, the winner of the 2026 Cafam Women's Award. Photo: Milton Diaz
TL;DR
- Chechy Murillo founded a foundation in 2015 for integral empowerment.
- The foundation focuses on women, people with disabilities, and vulnerable populations.
- She uses 'fashion with a purpose' to promote life skills, inclusion, and dignity.
- Her organization reaches over 2,400 people annually through social programs and community actions.
- Murillo has reduced mobility due to agenesis in her left leg since birth.
- She experienced bullying in school due to her physical condition.
- The Cafam Women's Award recognizes social work by women leaders for the benefit of family and community.