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Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources (AIRR)
The Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources project promoted Indigenous Peoples’ active participation in the economic, cultural, and environmental development of the Amazon to protect their territories and biodiversity and ensure a full life.
During 5 years of work (2019-2024) 5 NGOs and 19 Indigenous organizations joined in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru so that 1, 363, 175 hectares of forest achieved better management, achieving more than 15 thousand people obtained co-benefits.
Strengthening of Indigenous leaders in the Amazon region
Programs, schools, and training courses were promoted in 4 countries. 628 trained leaders of 50 Indigenous peoples from 15 Indigenous partner organizations. Some of the most representative programs and schools were: Community Paralegals, Floresta en Redes, Indigenous Territorial Governance Strengthening Program - PFGTI and School of Indigenous Governance and Amazonian Development (EGIDA).
During 5 years of work (2019-2024) 5 NGOs and 19 Indigenous organizations joined in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru so that 1, 363, 175 hectares of forest achieved better management, achieving more than 15 thousand people obtained co-benefits.
Strengthening of Indigenous leaders in the Amazon region
Programs, schools, and training courses were promoted in 4 countries. 628 trained leaders of 50 Indigenous peoples from 15 Indigenous partner organizations. Some of the most representative programs and schools were: Community Paralegals, Floresta en Redes, Indigenous Territorial Governance Strengthening Program - PFGTI and School of Indigenous Governance and Amazonian Development (EGIDA).
| Peru: A Graduate’s Perspective on the EGIDA School Experience |
Indigenous Monitoring in the Amazon Region
Advocacy Actions for Indigenous Peoples' Rights
Indigenous organizations reached important agreements by prioritizing key issues on their agendas at both national and international levels.
These efforts led to improved inclusion of indigenous rights in policies, stronger defense mechanisms for human rights defenders, and greater access to direct funding to address the climate crisis, among other achievements.
Indigenous organizations participated in 30 national and 17 international forums.15 indigenous organizations provided inputs and demands to decision-makers and 32 institutions or decision-makers responded to them.
Amazonian Indigenous Enterprises and Economy
29 enterprises strengthen themselves and ensure income for their families and communities while maintaining their culture and conserving their territories.
Learn more about the 29 Indigenous enterprises and how they defined their concepts of Indigenous economy, which were key to advocacy, and formed permanent economic teams within their organizations.
This project monitored 1,091,032 ha in two indigenous lands in Brazil and 185,785 ha in 21 communities in Peru. In addition, 194 monitors (80% men and 20% women) were strengthened, and 16 institutions were assisted in reporting threats to their territories.
Other important achievements in the region:
Other important achievements in the region:
- At the regional level, COICA’s SAT-RR’s integration with monitoring systems of national Indigenous organizations improved.
- Brazil: the SOMAI and ACI app platforms were upgraded for both online and offline use, and successfully implemented in indigenous territories, resulting in a significant impact.
- Colombia: OPIAC established a GIS office with ageo-server and initiated pilot projects to facilitate information flow from the territory.
- In Peru: AIDESEP improved the SAAT system by developing protocols and building capacity. It successfully activated 23 surveillance committees that enable real-time response to alerts.
Advocacy Actions for Indigenous Peoples' Rights
Indigenous organizations reached important agreements by prioritizing key issues on their agendas at both national and international levels.
These efforts led to improved inclusion of indigenous rights in policies, stronger defense mechanisms for human rights defenders, and greater access to direct funding to address the climate crisis, among other achievements.
Indigenous organizations participated in 30 national and 17 international forums.15 indigenous organizations provided inputs and demands to decision-makers and 32 institutions or decision-makers responded to them.
Amazonian Indigenous Enterprises and Economy
29 enterprises strengthen themselves and ensure income for their families and communities while maintaining their culture and conserving their territories.
- 7 in Brazil, 6 in Colombia, 6 in Ecuador, and 10 in Peru.
- 24 increased sales.
- 22 increased their client portfolio.
- 18 were able to leverage $788,611 to continue improving their businesses and territories.
- 587 people were trained (55% women and 45% men).
- 3830 members benefited.
- 86,358 hectares under improved management.
Learn more about the 29 Indigenous enterprises and how they defined their concepts of Indigenous economy, which were key to advocacy, and formed permanent economic teams within their organizations.
| INVESTING IN THE AMAZON REGION: Breaking Down Barriers Between Impact Investors and Indigenous Enterprises |
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| Learning through Action- Factors that Enabled or Limited the Achievements of the AIRR Project |
The achievements were made possible thanks to the dedication and collaborative efforts of Indigenous Organizations and NGOs across Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil. We came together as partners, committing to strong and effective collaboration, where the trust bestowed by Indigenous Organizations and their leaders served as a cornerstone of our process. Similarly, our commitment to supporting their institutional agendas while respecting the unique contexts of each country proved critical. Together, we built on our lessons learned and strengthened our collective impact.
Over these five years, many individuals—both women and men—have played critical roles. We extend our heartfelt thanks to each of them. The collective effort has been key to advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples. This project represents a significant step in a long-term endeavor to which we are deeply committed.