Philip Wilson: A Guatemalan Hero
Among Guatemalan entrepreneurs, there is one who can be considered a great hero of Guatemala.
We’re talking about Philip Wilson, whose initiative has the potential to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Guatemala.
Guatemalan-born Philip Wilson has stood out as a social entrepreneur both within and outside the country for his work and ventures.
Wilson was born on December 29, 1967, in the city of Guatemala but grew up in Australia and the USA.
This Guatemalan hero is an entrepreneur and business administrator, holding an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, and a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.
He began his career as an entrepreneur in 1994 and has over twenty years of experience as an entrepreneur in the United States and Guatemala.
To this day, Philip Wilson is the founder and CEO of Ecofiltro, a social enterprise dedicated to providing sustainable access to clean drinking water.
A Guatemalan Hero
Likewise, this Guatemalan hero is the founder and CEO of Solución Web, a leading company in web services and social media.
Philip Wilson’s goal is to reach 1 million Guatemalan families in rural areas with clean drinking water.
Ecofiltro aims to donate water purifiers to more than 10,000 school classrooms, benefiting around 400,000 children with clean water.
According to data from the Guatemalan Ministry of Environment, 95% of the rivers nationwide are contaminated due to a lack of coordination and regulation.
Therefore, as a social enterprise, Ecofiltro believes that providing clean water to children in schools can make a significant difference.
Ecofiltro, being socially committed to the country’s development, understands that childhood is crucial.
Ecofiltro is a global organization with a presence in more than 37 countries worldwide and operates 54 production plants through which they have succeeded in improving the health and economy of many families.
Undoubtedly, Philip Wilson, alongside his team, is a hero of Guatemala who deserves to be emulated for his example and perseverance.
