Namyi Watuhowy Mananukjey (Women working together)

The Myky Indigenous People live on the fringes of the Amazon Rainforest and face constant challenges to their environment and traditional livelihoods.

IAF grantee Associao Indgena Myky Waypjatpja Mananukjey (AWAMA) is supporting Myky Indigenous women in generating income.

AWAMA is strengthening their handicraft activities through developing an agroforestry system for collecting raw materials sustainably and selling their products online through an e-commerce website. The IAF supports community-led solutions for community wellbeing, peace, and security that protects cultural heritage.

This small grant is part of a cohort of Indigenous organizations based across Brazil that aim to support their communities and promote spaces for exchange and learning among different ethnicities facing complex challenges.