Amazon Pueblo
Amazon Pueblo is a nonprofit organization founded in 2012, dedicated to promoting sustainability through education for indigenous youth in the Amazon. Based in Rockland, US, it provides scholarships, health care, and volunteer opportunities in the Colombian Amazon region.
History
Amazon Pueblo was founded in 2012 and is registered as a nonprofit corporation in the State of Maine, with charter number 20130038ND. The organization operates primarily in the Tres Fronteras area of the upper Amazon rainforest, focusing on the indigenous communities in Colombia, Brazil, and Peru. It is classified as a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the IRS, holding EIN 46-0893738.
Services
Amazon Pueblo provides various services aimed at promoting sustainability and education among indigenous youth in the Amazon. The organization offers 30 yearly scholarships to students in the Colombian Amazon area, along with health care and dental support, including advice and transportation for needed care. Additionally, it provides tutoring and enrichment activities when volunteers are available, and engages in student advocacy and transportation assistance.
Educational Programs
The organization focuses on educational initiatives tailored to the needs of indigenous communities in the Amazon jungle. These programs aim to promote sustainable living practices and develop socially conscious businesses among indigenous youth. Amazon Pueblo also offers volunteer opportunities in the Amazon, which include teaching and small construction projects.
Partnerships and Fundraising
Amazon Pueblo partners with platforms like Ko-Fi and Chuffed to facilitate donations that support its scholarship and dental programs. The organization raises funds by selling Colombian emerald jewelry, handcrafts made by indigenous villagers, Colombian minerals, and fossils. It also hosts craft fairs in Midcoast Maine to support its educational initiatives.
Location and Impact
The headquarters of Amazon Pueblo is located in Rockland, US, with a significant operational presence in La Libertad, Colombia. The organization provides services in the indigenous Yagua village of La Libertad, as well as in Leticia, Colombia, Tabatinga, Brazil, and Caballococha, Peru. Currently, Amazon Pueblo is raising funds to build the first health care center in La Libertad.