The Colectivo de Mujeres del Gran Chaco Americano aims to support women in their territories by occupying spaces and places that promote peer-to-peer training and the circulation of knowledge using information technologies, intercultural communication and connectivity.
The organisation works across the American Chaco region located in Bolivia and Paraguay: a region with huge physical, economic and social-cultural diversity, and with large areas facing transport and mobility issues and limited communication and connection.
Small rural and indigenous women producers – mainly Guaraní and Wichis – work on a family scale in agricultural production and handicrafts. They often lack water, face insecurity of land tenure, environmental threats and are forced to relocate.
Over time, spaces have emerged that allow for the exchange of knowledge and experiences; offering spaces for listening and dialogue that cross geographical borders.
Colectivo de Mujeres del Gran Chaco Americano seeks to strengthen these spaces and catalyse journeys and more exchanges between women.
It seeks also to hold more regular tri-national meetings for: