1K to believe in solidarity Julia Navarro wrote, ‘Reality will be what we are capable of building.’ Building more than a thousand projects, through a combination of private effort and the will of the population, strengthens the hope of a possible society. “The Raíz Foundation” and the “CAEMBA” project can be proud of this milestone. […]
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The wall that divides one of the largest vacation infrastructure projects from some of the poorest sectors in the Atacames canton is a mountain. The differences between the two sides of the mountain are striking. Cristel is a 15-year-old girl; her mother is one of the cooks hired by the vacationers at Casa Blanca to
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In a week filled with learning and collaboration, Civil Engineering students from the National Polytechnic School immersed themselves in the world of sustainable bamboo construction, thanks to the training provided by the Raíz Ecuador Foundation. The event, which took place from October 23 to 27, 2023, left a lasting impression on all participants. The training
From November 10th to 12th, the Santa Clara Commune, near the Ecuadorian capital, Quito, witnessed a unique construction that not only brought a new home but also renewed hope for Sandra’s family—her husband Iván and their two children, Dana and Gerald. They had previously lived in challenging conditions, sharing a cramped space with ten other
“The Raíz-CAEMBA Foundation” has been honored with first place in the Sustainable Construction category at the prestigious Sacha Awards. This recognition highlights the foundation’s exceptional commitment to responsible construction and its positive impact on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Supported by various organizations in the forestry sector, the Sacha Awards have spotlighted projects and individuals
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During the week of September 19 to 23, 2022, the team from “Fundación Raíz Ecuador” was in the Siekoya Remolino community along with Ruth Piaguaje, a scholarship recipient from the Siekopai nationality. Ruth is in the final years of her studies at the Crecermás Institute (ISTEC). Ruth conducted a workshop in Paikoka, the native Siekopai
Bioenterprises: Women from Siekoya Remolino held a workshop Read More »
The SIEKONOMI are the colorful Siekopai women who live in Siekopai territory in the province of Sucumbíos in the Ecuadorian Amazon and also on the Amazonian side of Peru. SIEKONOMI is the entrepreneurship of the Siekopai women who are members of the ASOPROASIENW Association. In October, they participated in two fairs in Quito where they
Siekopai women presented their Amazonian bio-entrepreneurship projects in Quito Read More »
From “The Beyond Lagartococha project”, part of “The Raíz Ecuador – Caemba Foundation”, we have been supporting access to education for Siekopai (Secoya) children living in the Painkenape and Mañoko communities in the Peruvian Amazon since 2016. That’s why on January 18, 2021, in Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon, the Basic Pedagogical Competencies Development Course
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It’s a sad paradox: the communities living along the Aguarico River cannot use the water because it is contaminated. However, it’s a fortunate coincidence that the private sector has committed to supporting the reduction of child malnutrition. This is happening right now. What has happened for the Siekopai in these communities is very significant and
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By Elaine Cushman Carroll Milton Times staff // May 25, 2019 Updated May 26, 2019
Andy and Ruby D’Amato plan another fund-raiser for Ecuadorian school Read More »
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Fundación Raíz está dedicada a la diversidad, equidad e inclusión (DEI), trabajando con grupos indígenas, afroecuatorianos, montubios y mestizos en todo Ecuador.
Nuestros proyectos apoyan a varias comunidades, Sionas, Siekopai, Kofan, Chachi, Kechwa, Waorani y Shuar, cubriendo seis familias lingüísticas. Nuestra iniciativa de vivienda CAEMBA se centra en las poblaciones afroecuatorianas y montubias en Esmeraldas, abordando desafíos de pobreza y altas tasas de criminalidad.
Nos comprometemos a un trato equitativo, oportunidades para todos y la eliminación de barreras para la participación. Valorando cada voz y fomentando la resiliencia comunitaria, aspiramos a crear una sociedad más inclusiva y equitativa.
Nuestro liderazgo está comprometido con los principios de DEI, asegurando que nuestros esfuerzos reflejen la diversidad de las comunidades que servimos y contribuyan al desarrollo sostenible y la justicia social.