PROJECTS UPDATES
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Below are some of the initiatives that have been conducted since the formation of the Bolivar Circle. We try to support the community with planification of those projects, management counselling and whenever possible on-site work.
CHURUATA &
CASA MAYOR
Building of
CEREMONIAL SPACE
What is the project about:
The temple spaces, the Churuata and the Casa Mayor, both central to the community have been rebuilt according to the traditional Uwottuja methods. Those spaces host both the sacred events and the daily aspects of the tribe's society.
How much does it cost:
project funded by non-profit donation.
How can it be done:
The community used the donation to organize the harvest of wood & palms on their traditional land and transport those to the building site. The community members built both temples themselves and were supported by the donation while they accomplished that work, from the building to the sustainment of the work.
MOTORBOAT
What is the project about :
Water transport being the mean of transportation from the community land on the venezolano shore of the Orinoco River to their island on the Colombian territory, a motorboat was donated to the community.
How much does it cost:
private donation
How can it be done:
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INAUGRATION
CELEBRATION
What is the project about:
After completing the construction of the Churuata & Casa Mayor, the tribe's central sacred spaces, the community held an inauguration celebration, inviting their extended family members to gather, share a meal and speak about their traditions. The event extended to the late-night hours and was meant to express how the Bolivar community still practices the traditions and aways of their ancestors.
How much does it cost:
private donation
How can it be done: ..
ARTEMISIA
to prevent MALARIA
What is the project about:
Artemisia anua seeds were planted on the tribe's island in Colombia, as a first try to grow the plant. We hope that the community will learn to use the plant as a malaria preventive and curative treatment.
Artemisia anua tea is said to reduce from 80 to 90% the effect of malaria. To cultivate and harvest artemisia on the community's land seems possible, given that the plant enjoys dry poor soil and sun.
How much does it cost:
private donation
How can it be done:
The project would require further steps, such as a nursery for young plants and a training approach about how to harvest, use and replant yearly.
