With the local structure “Nueva Elda” (Area of Pasco, Peru):
The project is located within a native community Yaneshas called “Nueva Aldea” that is situated in the High Amazonia at an altitude of 300m. The objective is to develop the forest resources in a durable way. To achieve this goal, some parts are left in a virgin state and others are used either for the exploitation of forest resources (copaiba, uña of gato), or for a durable exploitation of the wood (exploitation over a 20 years cycle allowing the forest to regenerate itself).
Starting: August 2008, duration: 5 years, beneficiaries: direct: 20, indirect: 100.
With the local structure “Pucharini” (La Merced, Peru):
The project is close to the Amazonia within a native community Ashaninkas called “Pucharini”, at an altitude of 700m. The objectives of the project are to finance the beginning of an ecological production of oil of Sacha Inchi (almond used traditionally for its nutritional and cosmetic benefits (very strong concentration in omega 3) and to include the indigenous populations in the development of a market resulting from their traditional knowledge while in the same time respecting their manner of living and nature.
Starting: August 2007, duration: 5 years, beneficiaries: direct: 15, indirect: 200.