Bari Wesna

Founded in February 2015, Bari Wesna emerged in response to increasing deforestation and threats to the livelihoods of Amazonian indigenous peoples. The organisation was created with the vision of restoring local ecosystems by integrating ancestral and modern knowledge, with a focus on sustainability and gender equity.

The organisation operates in a highly biodiverse physical environment in the Peruvian Amazon, including territories in Ucayali, Huánuco and Loreto, where indigenous communities face threats such as deforestation, loss of natural resources and the effects of climate change.

Bari Wesna works closely with the Shipibo-Konibo, Ashaninka and Yanesha peoples, encouraging the active participation of the communities in the management of their territories and communal forests. The organisation also promotes sustainable economic practices that generate income for the communities whilst contributing to their well-being and development. without compromising the natural environment.

Since its creation, Bari Wesna has successfully implemented the Sustainable Forests Programme, promoting reforestation of degraded areas and strengthening territorial governance. It has also trained indigenous communities in sustainable resource management and developed key partnerships with local and international organisations.

  • Community, Ecosystems
  • 2025
  • Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom Award
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