Josefa María Hernández Cabarcas, is a Co-Founder of the Asociación de Mujeres Palenqueras, para el Desarrollo Integral Comunitario “Kasimba de Sueños”. She works with women heads of family, most of whom are victims of domestic violence. Josefa promotes cultural entrepreneurship initiatives for income generation and leads processes aimed at making the situation of black, Afro-Colombian, Raizal, and Palenquera women visible and achieving their empowerment as subjects of law. She is a linguist, Master in Political Science and Master in Public Administration.