Workshop on Sanitary Protocols at the Collection and Processing Center for Bioenterprises

Before the inauguration of the new Collection and Processing Center for the «Bioenterprises in the Northern Amazon» project, which took place on February 18, 2022, ...
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We inaugurated the Collection and Processing Center for Bioenterprises in the Amazon

On Friday, February 18, 2022, we inaugurated the Collection and Processing Center of the «Bioenterprises in the Northern Amazon» project. This bamboo infrastructure was built ...
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The Raíz Ecuador Foundation – CAEMBA finances the training of Siekopai teachers

Beyond Lagartococha, a program of the Raíz Ecuador Foundation – CAEMBA, has been supporting access to intercultural education for Siekopai (Secoya) children living in the ...
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We carried out the final tasks for the Amazonian collection center

During the second week of January 2022, the final tasks were completed prior to the launch of the collection and processing center for the «Amazon ...
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A tasting of Amazonian products was conducted

As part of the «North Amazon Bioenterprise» project, during the week of December 13th to 17th, 2021, the «Workshop on the Production of Products Based ...
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Authorities visited the collection and processing center for Amazonian bioenterprises

Several national and provincial authorities visited the Wa’iya community on November 17, 2021, where they learned about the field activities of the Raíz Ecuador Foundation ...
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We have built a collection center for Amazonian bioenterprises

The Raíz Ecuador – CAEMBA Foundation is constructing a bamboo collection center in the Wa’iya community, belonging to the Siekopai (Secoya) indigenous nationality, in the ...
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Bioenterprises: Amazonian youth completed the UNICO gastronomy course

On October 7, 2021, this gastronomy course, which began on July 21 at the ‘El Salnés’ restaurant, part of espai epicur, in Quito, concluded. ‘United ...
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Activities of the Bioenterprises in the Amazon project were completed

Workshop of the ‘Bioenterprises’ Project On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, members of the Raíz Ecuador Foundation – CAEMBA met with the rest of the teams ...
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Authorities visited the Bioenterprises project in the Amazon

In the last week of August 2021, several authorities visited indigenous communities involved in the ‘Bioenterprises in the Amazon’ project. Representatives from the United Nations ...
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Due to the erosion of the Napo River, Painkenape will be relocated

In the first week of August 2021, the first of several phases of the total relocation of the Siekopai (Secoya) community of Painkenape was completed. ...
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Bioentrepreneurship: Trainees of the «United for the Kitchen» (UNICO) course receive training in Quito

On Wednesday, July 21st, the «United for the Kitchen» (UNICO) course was inaugurated at the «El Salnés» restaurant. Fundación Raíz Ecuador – Caemba is responsible ...
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Second part of Raíz – Caemba’s visit to Sucumbíos

The week of July 12th to 15th was very active for Fundación Raíz Ecuador – Caemba and the bioentrepreneurship project with the Siekopai and Siona ...
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Raíz Caemba visited Sucumbíos for the bioenterprise project

The week of July 12, 2021, Fundación Raíz Ecuador carried out several activities in the Siekopai and Siona territories in the province of Sucumbíos as ...
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Fundación Raíz Ecuador – Caemba visited the Wai’ya community in Sucumbíos

On June 30, 2021, a delegation from Fundación Raíz Ecuador – Caemba traveled to the Siekopai community of Wai’ya in the Tarapoa parish, Sucumbíos province ...
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Fundación Raíz Ecuador-Caemba develops bio-enterprises in Sucumbíos

Fundación Raíz Ecuador – Caemba has started its activities in the territory for the project ‘Development of bio-enterprises derived from cassava and peach palm with ...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement

Fundación Raíz is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), working with indigenous, Afro-Ecuadorian, Montubio, and Mestizo groups across Ecuador.

Our projects support various communities: Sionas, Siekopai, Kofan, Chachi, Kechwa, Waorani and Shuar, covering six linguistic families.

Our CAEMBA housing initiative focuses on the Afro-Ecuadorian and Montubio populations in Esmeraldas, addressing challenges of poverty and high crime rates. We commit to equitable treatment, opportunities for all, and the elimination of barriers to participation.

By valuing every voice and fostering community resilience, we aim to create a more inclusive, equitable society.

Our leadership is committed to DEI principles, ensuring our efforts reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and contribute to sustainable development and social justice.

DECLARACIÓN DE DIVERSIDAD, EQUIDAD E INCLUSIÓN

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.