34 indigenous communities of the Bajo Río Vichada Dos received 311 soccer training uniforms as part of our “Activity 3: Strengthening the governance of ACATISEMA – Association of Cabildos and Traditional Indigenous Authorities of the Mataven Forest”. With this activity we aim to create conditions for indigenous peoples to meet, share and preserve their values, traditions and ancestral knowledge. We look to promote their unity, to strengthen their leadership, to empower them and to pass on the mission of ACATISEMA: ensure the survival of the RIU-SM indigenous peoples and protect & conserve their natural resources, especially, the Mataven Forest. Also, we support and encourage sports activities to shape a healthy lifestyle among indigenous communities.
Our Mataven REDD+ Project is a participatory process, we work hand in hand with RIU-SM indigenous communities to tackle climate change, stop deforestation, protect their tropical forests & reduce CO2 global emissions – while safeguarding their rich biodiversity and improving their well-being.