http://www.oxfamamerica.org These are the search results for the query, showing results 1 to 15. http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/start-up-committee-for-the-reconstitution-of-the-sora-nation The Start-up Committee for the Reconstitution of the SORA Nation is a representative organization created to work in a coordinated manner with original peoples' authorities in Choro, Challacollo, Poopó, Saucarí, Peñas, Lajma, and Dalence. Each has maintained ancestral customs and practices, with the most relevant being the muyus (visits to the ayllus and markas), the Jallu pacha leadership system, and the rain ritual. The Start-up Committee for the Reconstitution of the SORA Nation is a representative organization created to work in a coordinated manner with original peoples' authorities in Choro, Challacollo, Poopó, Saucarí, Peñas, Lajma, and Dalence. Each has maintained ancestral customs and practices, with the most relevant being the muyus (visits to the ayllus and markas), the Jallu pacha leadership system, and the rain ritual.

]]> No publisher mborum 2009-06-09T02:12:39Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/suma-satawi-andean-community CASSA proposes working in a geographic area in the heart of the La Paz department, where the families face conditions that make it difficult to conserve their culture, uses and customs, and maintain an organization represented by traditional authorities. CASSA focuses on organization-building to lay the foundation for a productive plan to overcome poverty and marginality. CASSA proposes working in a geographic area in the heart of the La Paz department, where the families face conditions that make it difficult to conserve their culture, uses and customs, and maintain an organization represented by traditional authorities. CASSA focuses on organization-building to lay the foundation for a productive plan to overcome poverty and marginality.

]]> No publisher mborum 2009-06-09T02:13:59Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/the-intercommunal-central-of-concepcion No publisher mborum 2009-06-09T02:14:40Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/the-mojeno-ignaciano-indigenous-territory-organization The TIMI Subcentral defends and improves the quality of life of the indigenous people of the TIMI, as well as its land, resources, and cultural identity. They are currently trying to achieve secure access and ownership of TIMI lands, and the organization is suporting communities in the process of regularization, or "saneamiento," which precedes the titling of the TCO. The Subcentral is concerned with the development of sound plans for the sustainable management and administration of the future TCO, which will require a strong organization and a close relationship between leadership and community bases. The TIMI Subcentral defends and improves the quality of life of the indigenous people of the TIMI, as well as its land, resources, and cultural identity. They are currently trying to achieve secure access and ownership of TIMI lands, and the organization is suporting communities in the process of regularization, or "saneamiento," which precedes the titling of the TCO. The Subcentral is concerned with the development of sound plans for the sustainable management and administration of the future TCO, which will require a strong organization and a close relationship between leadership and community bases.

]]> No publisher mborum 2009-06-09T02:16:03Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/the-organization-of-chiquitano-indigenous-peoples OICH promotes the unity of the Chiquitano people and of all the indigenous peoples of Bolivia. They strive to strengthen the practices of solidarity within its communities and among all indigenous peoples; defend the ancestral identity and culture of the Chiquitano people; and ensure respect for the autonomy and independence of the organization and the Chiquitano people through the development of the capacities necessary for making sovereign decisions without the tutelage of public, private, religious or political institutions. OICH promotes the unity of the Chiquitano people and of all the indigenous peoples of Bolivia. They strive to strengthen the practices of solidarity within its communities and among all indigenous peoples; defend the ancestral identity and culture of the Chiquitano people; and ensure respect for the autonomy and independence of the organization and the Chiquitano people through the development of the capacities necessary for making sovereign decisions without the tutelage of public, private, religious or political institutions.

]]> No publisher mborum 2009-06-09T02:17:18Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/yapuq-proder-de-huancavelica Yapuq Proder is an NGO formed by indigenous professionals from agricultural communities. It works to support rural agricultural and livestock development and natural resource conservation, with a strong emphasis on preserving and reviving traditional knowledge as a way to ensure greater food security. Yapuq Proder is an NGO formed by indigenous professionals from agricultural communities. It works to support rural agricultural and livestock development and natural resource conservation, with a strong emphasis on preserving and reviving traditional knowledge as a way to ensure greater food security.

]]> No publisher mborum 2009-06-09T02:18:14Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/accion-solidaria-para-el-desarrollo-cooperacion COOPERACCION works to promote a balance between the exploitation of natural resources and the local and national needs surrounding sustainable development. This NGO provides human rights training to communities and works to strengthen local capacities in areas such as environmentally-appropriate technologies and political participation. COOPERACCION works to promote a balance between the exploitation of natural resources and the local and national needs surrounding sustainable development. This NGO provides human rights training to communities and works to strengthen local capacities in areas such as environmentally-appropriate technologies and political participation.

]]> No publisher mborum Peru South America 2009-06-03T19:01:41Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/amerindian-peoples-association The Amerindian Peoples Association of Guyana or the APA is a non-governmental organization formed by Amerindians for Amerindians. It is primarily an advocacy organization which focuses on the rights of the Amerindians Peoples of Guyana. The objectives of the APA are to promote the social, economic, political, and cultural development of the Amerindian communities in solidarity with each other and to promote and defend their rights. The Amerindian Peoples Association of Guyana or the APA is a non-governmental organization formed by Amerindians for Amerindians. It is primarily an advocacy organization which focuses on the rights of the Amerindians Peoples of Guyana. The objectives of the APA are to promote the social, economic, political, and cultural development of the Amerindian communities in solidarity with each other and to promote and defend their rights.

]]> No publisher mborum South America 2009-06-03T19:06:53Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/apoyo-para-el-campesino-indigena-del-oriente-boliviano APCOB is an NGO based in the lowlands of Bolivia that specializes in community-based natural resource management and technical assistance, especially in forest management, to grassroots indigenous groups in the region. They bring indigenous leaders from different parts of eastern Bolivia together to share experiences and better protect and defend their rights. APCOB is an NGO based in the lowlands of Bolivia that specializes in community-based natural resource management and technical assistance, especially in forest management, to grassroots indigenous groups in the region. They bring indigenous leaders from different parts of eastern Bolivia together to share experiences and better protect and defend their rights.

]]> No publisher mborum Bolivia South America 2009-06-03T19:13:49Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/asociacion-chuyma-de-apoyo-rural Chuyma Aru is an NGO composed of Aymara professionals from three indigenous communities in Puno, Southern Peru. Since 1990 they have assisted nearby Aymara communities in the design and implementation of an alternative development strategy based on reviving Andean agricultural technology and the knowledge of Aymara culture. Chuyma Aru is an NGO composed of Aymara professionals from three indigenous communities in Puno, Southern Peru. Since 1990 they have assisted nearby Aymara communities in the design and implementation of an alternative development strategy based on reviving Andean agricultural technology and the knowledge of Aymara culture.

]]> No publisher mborum Peru South America 2009-06-03T19:37:06Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/asociacion-civil-labor Founded in 1981 by a group of professionals, LABOR is an NGO that promotes the sustainable development of the Moquegua region in southern Peru in collaboration with the private and public sectors. LABOR recently helped restore a polluted environment caused by copper mining and refining operations. They are also committed to preventing possible future environmental damage caused by unregulated mining activities through an integral advocacy strategy with other NGOs and local communities. Founded in 1981 by a group of professionals, LABOR is an NGO that promotes the sustainable development of the Moquegua region in southern Peru in collaboration with the private and public sectors. LABOR recently helped restore a polluted environment caused by copper mining and refining operations. They are also committed to preventing possible future environmental damage caused by unregulated mining activities through an integral advocacy strategy with other NGOs and local communities.

]]> No publisher mborum Peru South America 2009-06-03T20:04:13Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/asociacion-de-defensa-y-educacion-ambiental ADEA was formed by local people in Cajamarca, Peru who have experience working on the social and environmental problems in this region. ADEA was formed by local people in Cajamarca, Peru who have experience working on the social and environmental problems in this region.

]]> No publisher mborum Peru South America 2009-06-03T20:07:58Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/asociacion-guarango-cine-y-video Guarango is a non-profit organization dedicated to the production and distribution of independent films and videos. Guarango has operated on a system of self-support and reciprocal help, joining forces with similar professionals and organizations to make documentaries for global broadcasters and provide audio-visual services for the local market. Guarango also supports Peruvian art, modern dance, and young filmmakers. They have won several prizes in international film festivals for a video they produced with Oxfam's support about a community affected by a mercury spill near a mine. Guarango is a non-profit organization dedicated to the production and distribution of independent films and videos. Guarango has operated on a system of self-support and reciprocal help, joining forces with similar professionals and organizations to make documentaries for global broadcasters and provide audio-visual services for the local market. Guarango also supports Peruvian art, modern dance, and young filmmakers. They have won several prizes in international film festivals for a video they produced with Oxfam's support about a community affected by a mercury spill near a mine.

]]> No publisher mborum Peru South America 2009-06-03T20:06:08Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/asociacion-interetnica-de-desarrollo-de-la-selva-peruana AIDESEP is the national organization representing the indigenous peoples of the Peruvian Amazon. Made up of grass-roots community groups and their representative organizations, AIDESEP works to bring forth the demands of Peru's Amazonian indigenous peoples to the government, and to achieve structural changes in the constitutional, legislative, and political context governing development in the region. AIDESEP is the Peruvian representative in COICA, the Coordinating Body of the Amazonian Basin's Indigenous Peoples. AIDESEP is the national organization representing the indigenous peoples of the Peruvian Amazon. Made up of grass-roots community groups and their representative organizations, AIDESEP works to bring forth the demands of Peru's Amazonian indigenous peoples to the government, and to achieve structural changes in the constitutional, legislative, and political context governing development in the region. AIDESEP is the Peruvian representative in COICA, the Coordinating Body of the Amazonian Basin's Indigenous Peoples.

]]> No publisher mborum Peru South America 2009-06-09T23:01:55Z Partner http://www.oxfamamerica.org/partners/asociacion-para-el-desarrollo-andino-sostenible-qullana Adeas Qullana is an NGO that works in the rural areas surrounding Cusco, supporting the strengthening of local governments and grassroots participation in development processes. Adeas Qullana is an NGO that works in the rural areas surrounding Cusco, supporting the strengthening of local governments and grassroots participation in development processes.

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