The Ethnoeducation Coordination of ACATISEMA developed a literacy booklet in the Sikuani language, one of the six indigenous groups living in the Resguardo Selva Matavén. Adapting educational content fosters inclusion, self-determination, and cultural autonomy for indigenous peoples. At REDD+ Matavén, we believe that education is the key to building a sustainable future. Our holistic approach promotes #Ethnoeducation as a fundamental pillar, enabling indigenous communities to gain the knowledge and skills needed to manage initiatives that protect their natural resources and ensure the survival of their peoples and ancestral traditions.
About ACATISEMA: Officially recognized by the Colombian government, the Association of Cabildos and Traditional Indigenous Authorities of the Matavén Forest leads the political, economic, and sociocultural processes of Matavén; to preserve the way of life of its indigenous peoples and safeguard their natural resources. ACATISEMA is a co-developer of the REDD+ Matavén Project.