Brisa de Angulo

Background

About Brisa de Angulo

Brisa De Angulo is founder and CEO of A Breeze of Hope Foundation. As a lawyer, psychologist, and human rights activist, she dedicates her life to improving access to justice and healing for survivors of sexual violence against children (SVAC). Brisa, herself an SVAC survivor, uses her story and expertise to challenge the status quo and promote legislation that safeguards children. At the young age of 17, Brisa mobilized her community in Bolivia and persuaded government officials, including the President, to pass a law declaring August 9th Bolivia’s national day in solidarity with SVAC survivors and against SVAC. Every year since, tens of thousands of supporters across Bolivia have gathered that day to express their solidarity and challenge toxic social norms and practices. With 17 years of experience working with survivors, and 21 years working with early childhood development, Brisa’s insights have created a remarkably effective set of interventions. Her center for child survivors of sexual violence in Cochabamba, Bolivia implements these interventions on a daily basis, serving more than 500 children every year. In addition, Brisa is a public speaker, researcher, and author of many books. Her life story, her drive, and her outstanding accomplishments have garnered recognition from around the world. Brisa has received many international awards for her work, including CNN Heroes, BBC Outlook Inspirations Award, the World of Children Award, and Elevate Prize.