Bluence

Bluence connects community storytelling, entrepreneurship, and ocean protection across the Global South. We support women and youth as changemakers in coastal, river, mangrove, and other water-connected communities vulnerable to climate change. Our work strengthens local leadership and fosters a more just, resilient blue economy grounded in care, equity, and community voice.

Headquarter Country

Peru

Geographies served

Peru

Issue areas addressed

Livelihoods

Oceans & Coastal Zones

Communities served

Youth, Women, Small scale businesses

Happy to support with

Funding Support

Financial and Impact Reporting, Fundraising Strategy, Grant Writing, Impact Evaluation Metrics, Financial and Impact Reporting, Fundraising Strategy, Grant Writing, Impact Evaluation Metrics

Mentoring and Other Soft Skills

General Brainstorming, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, General Brainstorming, Leadership Development, Public Speaking

Stakeholder Connections

Coalitions and Networks, Corporates, Civil Society, Funders, Youth, Coalitions and Networks, Corporates, Civil Society, Funders, Youth

Looking for

Stakeholder Connections

Academics, Coalitions and Networks, Civil Society, Other Social Entrepreneurs, Academics, Coalitions and Networks, Civil Society, Other Social Entrepreneurs

Operational Support

Growth and Organisational Strategy, Program Management, Project Management, Growth and Organisational Strategy, Program Management, Project Management

SDGS FOCUS

SDG 13 - Climate Action

SDG 14 - Life Below Water

SDG 17 - Partnerships to achieve the Goal

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

Collaborators

Gina Maldonado

Bluence

United States

Washington DC

I am motivated to be part of Catalyst 2030 because I believe in the power of collective action to drive meaningful and systemic change. Through Bluence, I work at the intersection of community storytelling, ocean protection, and economic resilience. Our focus is on strengthening a gender-inclusive, community-rooted blue economy, uplifting the voices of coastal, riverine, and mangrove communities that are vulnerable to climate change. Being part of a global network of like-minded changemakers allows me to learn from others, contribute experiences from Latin America, and collaborate across regions. I am excited to grow within this space, share practical tools, and co-create solutions that protect our planet while advancing equity and local empowerment.