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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 Bioenterprise» project.

In the community of Wai’ya, Sucumbíos province, this collection center will operate, a space that will be used by the Siekopai Women’s Association ASOPROASIENW. A water system and several kitchen equipment were installed, with the guidance of Christian Silva, representative of the Association of Amazonian Chefs of Ecuador and ABC Gourmet.

The inauguration of the collection center for Amazon bioenterprises, such as neapia (black chili) and cassava, among others, will take place at the end of January 2022. This collection and processing center will be used to process the products collected from the bioenterprises of several neighboring communities and will be managed by the Siekopai Women’s Association (ASOPROASIENW).

We thank our allies: Ceibo; the Small Grants Program of the United Nations Development Program; the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition of Ecuador; KFW; the Lianas Center Foundation; the Provincial Government of Sucumbíos; and Canopy Bridge.

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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.