Regeneration of degraded landscapes and revitalization of traditional knowledge through permaculture design training and the creation of eco-social entrepreneurship opportunities for indigenous and mestizo communities of the Peruvian Amazon. We seek to challenge current models of development, which value life only for its contribution to economic growth and not social and environmental well-being. These models have historically excluded the traditions of local communities as well as ignored the biophysical limits and environmental sustainability of development. Thus, we promote community development that supports and is in alignment with the protection and regeneration of natural ecosystems... read more Regeneration of degraded landscapes and revitalization of traditional knowledge through permaculture design training and the creation of eco-social entrepreneurship opportunities for indigenous and mestizo communities of the Peruvian Amazon. We seek to challenge current models of development, which value life only for its contribution to economic growth and not social and environmental well-being. These models have historically excluded the traditions of local communities as well as ignored the biophysical limits and environmental sustainability of development. Thus, we promote community development that supports and is in alignment with the protection and regeneration of natural ecosystems and the preservation and restoration of indigenous cultural traditions. We are working towards a new direction for development focusing on supporting place-based economies comprising of small, locally owned enterprises that function within a community-supported ethical culture to engage people in producing for the needs of the community and its members.
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By Karina Ormeno | Communications Coordinator
Dear friends and supporters, We hope this new year is finding you with renewed energy, surrounded by the people and moments that matter most to you. Here in the Peruvian Amazon, we are beginning the... Read the full report ›By Juan Pablo Moncada | Intercultural Education Program Coordinator
Dear Friends and Supporters, Over the past months, we have continued walking alongside Indigenous students as they navigate their studies, face challenges, and take steps toward becoming the leaders... Read the full report ›By Karina Ormeno | Communications Coordinator
Dear Friends and Supporters, We are happy to share this new update from the Peruvian Amazon. In this report, we bring you stories of our recent efforts, not only in our work with families, but also in... Read the full report ›
