To support indigenous peoples and organizations in the Ecuadorian Amazon to fortify and revitalize traditional systems, especially those of education and health.
Our vision is rooted in the intersection of health, culture and nature.
Sacha Warmi promotes a critical reflection on issues related to interculturality, especially supporting the construction of «original health»(salud propia) and intercultural programs among indigenous populations in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
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We are a group of people with training and experience in the fields of indigenous health, first response health care, biology, anthropology, administration and civil engineering. Our team is integrated with three kichwa indigenous members and two non-indigenous members, three women and two men.
Executive Director, Intercultural Health Programs
Communication Program
Territory Program
Women, Families and Territories Program
Economic Entrepreneurship Programs
As a reference, documentation and information center on indigenous health and traditional medicines, Sacha Warmi promotes the cultivation and processing of medicinal plants, the reforestation and regeneration of degraded ecosystems, intercultural sensitization and education. Its main objective is to raise awareness among indigenous and non-indigenous peoples on the importance of maintaining a respectful and harmonious relationship between culture and nature in order to maintain good health and «living well». Sacha Warmi Centre is open to any public interested in learning about what we do. To visit us, please call 0979771049 or 0993297690 or write to us at: centrosachawarmi@gmail.com
We support the programs and projects proposed by indigenous populations regarding the recovery of traditional knowledge and practices, in order to strengthen their cultural systems and help improve their health and life conditions in general:
1) Education – Training.
2) Promotion Cultural Sensitization.
3) Participative Research.
4) Sustainable Economy.
We developed our projects together with communities based on deep dialogue and reflection processes. We call this «participatory action research». Projects can only be successful if there is a clear awareness and a full commitment by communities and project teams. The role of the Sacha Warmi Foundation is to facilitate, accompany and support these processes.
