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Hear From Our Communities In Their Own Words

The Awajún People

 

Deep in the Peruvian Amazon live the Awajún, one of the most resilient Indigenous groups in South America. Historically part of the Jívaro nations, renowned for their fierce independence and profound connection to the Amazon, today they stand as frontline guardians of the rainforest—combining ancestral wisdom with modern strategies to protect the land that sustains us all.

 

Their villages are remote, often accessible only by river or unpaved roads. Families face daily challenges: lack of clean water, limited healthcare, and scarce educational resources.

 

Yet the Awajún remain determined, proud, and committed to building a better future for their children.

Sisters in the Amazon
Clan supported by Amazon Bridge

Meet The Communities

 

Why These Communities Matter

  • For the Amazon: The Awajún protect one of the world’s most vital ecosystems.

  • For the world: Their survival ensures the rainforest continues to safeguard global climate balance.

  • For You: Supporting them means investing in dignity, resilience, and cultural preservation.


Pilot Villages

Amazon Bridge begins with six Awajún communities: Durand, Tutumberos, Wachapea, Chinim, Pakun, and Wawas.

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We work with clusters of nearby villages simultaneously. This approach reduces logistical costs in the vast Amazon region and ensures that when value chains are developed, communities can form a regional cluster—sharing resources, lowering costs, and building stronger, more efficient systems together.

 

Each village is a starting point for a replicable model—where clean water systems, health education, and economic empowerment create a foundation for long-term resilience. 

The Human Connection

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Behind every system installed is a story:

  • A mother who no longer has to carry heavy water containers from unsafe rivers.

  • A child who can attend school instead of falling ill from waterborne diseases.

  • A community leader who takes pride in managing a system that sustains his people.

Carlos suports the local community

Awajún Native Communities

This interactive map showcases the community locations in the Peruvian Amazon

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