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Organization | FUNDECOIPA |
website | http://www.fundecoipa.com |
Country | Ecuador |
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Fundación de Desarollo IndÃgena de Pastaza (FUNDECOIPA) was created in December
2005. It is an indigenous non-profit NGO with its head office in the Shuar
community Arutam in the Pastaza province of Ecuador. FUNDECOIPA was founded as a
response to the social and economical difficulties faced by its members and
neighbouring communities. The objective of FUNDECOIPA is to create community
development in the indigenous communities of Pastaza through culturally founded
and sustainable use of the biological resources. The foundation is managing a
2710 hectare reserve and provides volunteer, tourism and research opportunities
within the reserve and neighbouring communities. Improving the livelihoods in
the communities long and difficult process in which the volunteers constitute a
crucial support. |
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