Juany is from Trujillo, Peru. She studied in the UK, holds a BA in Sociology, an MA in Education and Human Rights and an MSc in International Development from the University of Birmingham. She started OCN’s literacy programme with women in Yanasara in the highlands of Peru and the HELP Literacy: LitClubs programme for girls – and now boys – in Huanchaco. She has also participated in several development projects in the area, such as enabling shanty town residents to register for national identity cards.

Juany works as the Director of International Relations and has the lead role in building relationships with universities and other institutions, across the UK and Europe. She also shares responsibility for the growth and strategic direction of the organisation.