Wawas
The Wawas Community
Region: Amazonas
Province: Bagua
District: Imaza
Population: 839 inhabitants
Families: 186
Students: 437
Amount needed: $83,111
5 gallon bottled water
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Start-up cost: $1.57
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Sustainable cost: $0.33
Taly
My name is Tali, but in my community I'm known as "Tayu." This name means "Oilbird" in Awajún, a nocturnal bird that lives in caves, representing my connection to our traditions.
I'm a 41-year-old Awajún woman, quiet and observant by nature. Throughout my life I've served my community as President of the PTA, Head of the Wawas community, Treasurer, and Facilitator in various social programs.
Currently I am a Awajún - Spanish interpreter and translator, accredited by the Ministry of Culture. I also run a small business selling crafts and raising poultry.
What motivates me to be a Community Agent for the water project is that ensuring safe water is fundamental to family health. For me, participating in this initiative is an essential service for my people's well-being.
My name is Jani, though many affectionately know me as Lirio. I am 41 years old and an Awajún woman, originally from the Wawas community. I work as an elementary school teacher, responsible for a second-grade class of 30 students, a role I carry out with dedication and commitment within my own community.
In addition, I serve as the Vice President of the Women Entrepreneurs’ Association “Tajimat Nuwa,” where I create various types of handcrafted accessories —necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more— using natural seeds and the traditional techniques of my people.
As an Awajún woman and mother of four children, I am deeply familiar with the realities and needs of my community. For this reason, one of my main goals is to help prevent diseases that affect people of all ages and to promote a healthy lifestyle, thereby strengthening the well-being and overall development of our community.