Pilot Project for Native Community Santa Martha
The indigenous embassy with ambassador Roger Bardales is collaborating with a German cooperation to develop a concept of "Innovative Indigenous Integration". They have presented it to the regional governor of Ucayali, Manuel Gambini Rupay on 1 August 2023, who reacted positively and assured them of his support.
The pilot project aims to improve the quality of life of the native community of Santa Martha with the implementation of an indigenous cultural centre.
The project, formulated by the Indigenous Embassy with the German Cooperation, considers four points necessary to ensure the educational, cultural and socio-economic development of the community, such as the implementation of an institute of languages, art, dance and song; a museum that allows the exhibition of indigenous history and handicrafts; a market to strengthen trade in the area and a clinic where medical care and other health services will be provided.
The governor expressed interest in the project and said that it would be possible to work in coordination with the municipalities in order to implement roads and other basic services.
"We are going to articulate with the municipality and in this way we can help jointly, both with the Cooperation, the regional government and the local government, so that we can make a greater presence in the native community of Santa Martha," said Governor Gambini.
Simone Reshėnoma, leader of the project, emphasised that this project was born out of their love for the Shipiba culture, which motivated them to think about how they could contribute to the community, which they have been visiting many times in the past.
"We have a lot of love for the Shipiba culture, that's why we want to put our energy into this project, we are very motivated. With our friend and ambassador Roger Bardales we thought about what indigenous cultures need to preserve, conserve and flow again. Something that can really change their lives," said Reshėnoma.
The German activist also indicated that it is necessary for this project to be replicated in other communities. In addition, she mentioned that in the future they are looking to create a network of craftswomen to promote the sale of handicrafts abroad, which would greatly benefit the economic development of indigenous peoples.
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