The vastness of green and the majestic Putumayo River are the first things you notice when you leave Jani Silva’s farm. One breathes tranquillity and fresh air, hears the birds and sees the cows running in the fields of the Perla Amazónica Peasant Reserve Zone (ZRCPA). Continue reading A born leader
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“My name is Woman (Mujer) Perla Amazónica”…
…MEMPA is a powerful name, full of strength. This same strength and energy is transmitted by the Central Women’s Committee known as My Name is Mujer Perla Amazónica (Mi Nombre es Mujer Perla Amazónica – MEMPA), Continue reading “My name is Woman (Mujer) Perla Amazónica”…
Solidarity with community struggles to defend the environment in Putumayo
With the dawn comes rain, which is normal in Putumayo, or at least that is what they tell us about the rainy season in this beautiful department at the edges of the Amazon region. We thought the flight would be delayed, but it arrives early, Continue reading Solidarity with community struggles to defend the environment in Putumayo