Indigenous-led conservation and cultural revitalization in the Colombian Amazon.
OIOC is an Indigenous-led organization dedicated to protecting the Kamëntsá people’s ancestral knowledge, language, and territories. Through endangered language revitalization, Amazon conservation, and community-based education, we are building resilience for future generations.
WHO WE ARE
Indigenous Science & Knowledge Exchange
Bridging ancestral wisdom with global research
IMPACT
Environmental & social well-being
1,700
trees planted in 2024–25
Projected 5000 seedlings Y2026
200
Kamëntsá students learning their language
4
Indigenous teachers supported
24
homes rebuilt for vulnerable families
Roots of Dignity
Building Foundations for Community Well-being
Housing for vulnerable members of our community in the Sibundoy Valley.
Creating Safe Homes for Kamëntsá Families Living in Critical Conditions
In the Sibundoy Valley, 79% of Kamëntsá families face severe poverty, with many living in homes damaged by harsh weather, lacking proper kitchens, bathrooms, and safe walls to protect against the cold. Through our Roots of Dignity program, we've rebuilt 24 homes and provided construction materials to 20 families, focusing on households where elders and children live in vulnerable situations. In 2025, we aim to support 20 more families with essential housing repairs and improvements. Your contribution directly helps provide a safe, warm home for a Kamëntsá family, preserving their dignity and strengthening our community's future.
OUR PARTNERS
