Kaiwo Serjali

14 Aug 2002 Kugapakori Nahua, Nanti & other Territorial Reserve, Peru, Central and Latin America Communities

Gregor MacLennan

The Yora (also Nahua) are a recently contacted indigenous group living in the remote rainforest of S.E. Peru. The team is working to establish appropriate land tenure for the Yora through discussion involving both the Yora and external authorities and organizations.

The Yora (also known as the Nahua) are a recently contacted indigenous group living in the remote rainforest of S.E. Peru. Since contact they have suffered from introduced diseases, exploitation, and rapid socio-cultural change. The Yora have been quick to adapt to these changes, but their future remains uncertain whilst they are ignored in decisions that directly affect their lives.

Kaiwo Serjali has three main aims:

- Establish appropriate land tenure for the Yora through discussion involving both the Yora and external authorities and organisations;

- Work within the community facilitating discussion of socio-cultural changes, such as the changing roles of men and women, and education;

- Research the ecological impact of current resource use, and develop culturally appropriate resource management systems.

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