'Harvesting water': Indigenous Bolivian women lead organic farming project against climate change
This project is supported by several local organizations
Written by
Muy Waso
Translated by
Teodora C. Hasegan
Translation posted 11 May 2023 18:21 GMT
Agroecological orchards in the community of Timboy Tiguazu. Photo: Center for Regional Studies for the Development of Tarija (CERDET), Bolivia
Article by Rocío Corrales published by Muy Waso in Bolivia, republished and edited by Global Voices under a media agreement.
Going to the market, buying groceries, and preparing meals are not simple tasks. But these are even more difficult when living in the Bolivian Chaco: without water, at a temperature of almost 40 degrees Celsius, and far from urban centers.
This context threatens the food security of the inhabitants of the Bolivian Chaco, especially that of its Indigenous communities. During the last years, the Bolivian Chaco experienced critical levels of drought.
The Gran Chaco is a region in South America, spanning parts of several countries, including Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Brazil. It is one of the areas with the greatest biodiversity and is characterized by its unique ecosystem. Several Indigenous communities live in this region, such as the Guarayos, Ayoreos, Chiquitanos, and Guaraníes.
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Agroecological orchards in the community of Timboy Tiguazu. Photo: Center for Regional Studies for the Development of Tarija (CERDET), Bolivia
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