Ensure the accessibility, permanence, and successful graduation of indigenous youth in the Colombian Amazon region - a demographic characterized by the lowest higher education access rates in Colombia and the highest rates of multidimensional poverty. Our goal is to empower them to become catalysts for economic growth in the region, while concurrently safeguarding their cultural heritage. With your support, these students can overcome financial barriers, covering the costs of their education, tr
The lack of educational opportunities for indigenous communities in the region has constrained their capacity to generate income, consequently amplifying multidimensional poverty rates to 49% and resulting in the highest suicide rate in the country. This circumstance has not only hindered their ability to effectively engage in and steer local development but has also posed a significant threat to the preservation of their culture and territory, leading to severe consequences such as labor and se
In numerous instances, the resources provided by this project stand as the sole viable option for individuals to access higher education, fortify their life aspirations, and actively contribute to the transformation of their territories. Through the lens of their worldview and profound respect for their mother earth, these resources empower them to shape a meaningful and sustainable impact on their communities.
These territories will be enriched by the presence of indigenous professionals actively engaged in decision-making processes, infusing vitality into their economic activities. Through the implementation of socially responsible, entrepreneurial, productive, and environmentally sustainable initiatives, these professionals will play a pivotal role in advancing the fundamental rights of their peoples and upholding the moral rights of the Amazon.
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