The RP team is collaborating with the communities of San Antonio and Calabaza to formulate a project involving sustainable agriculture to submit to a public contest sponsored by the state for the buffer zones (ZA) of the Bosque de Protección Pui Pui. In addition, on October 26 we will have a tri-party agreement approved by UNCP (la Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú) and will begin to plan and coordinate the activities presented by UNCP to take place on the conservation concession for next year. Norma, the project coordinator, will participate in the “Formation for Facilitators: Training Processes for Rural Sustainable Development” workshop that is organized by the RAAA (Alternative Agriculture Action Net). The goal for the workshop is to improve our work with the communities and the execution of our projects. The design for the hostel is being completed by Architects without Borders and Norma is lining up a contractor to review and approve the plans so that construction can commence.
Projects
October 28, 2011 by Niyanta
Developments on the Future Ecolodge in Colibri Cloudforest
September 20, 2011 by Maurine
Allima Waska – branding products in Peru
The artisan group in Chipaota has recently decided on using the name Allima Waska which means “good vine” in Quechua. Above is the drawing of the group’s logo. This logo was on all the baskets sent to Lima for the participation in the artisan’s first bio feria or ecological fair.
August 23, 2011 by Maurine
Artisan Studio and new lodging in Chipaota!
The construction of the artisan studio is going well. The thatched roof is almost complete and since last month we have decided to make the first floor of the artisan studio a place for the RP technical team and volunteers to stay in the community! Currently visitors stay in the town of Chazuta, a 20 min boat ride from Chipaota. This will make it much easier for both groups to complete their work and will allow them to spend more time in the community on the beautiful Huallaga River.
