Founded in 1979, the Center for Indigenous Work (Centro de Trabalho Indigenista or CTI) works closely with Indigenous people to assert land rights and affirm traditional cultures. CTI’s long-term commitment to Indigenous communities and its emphasis on understanding and centering the social and political realities of Indigenous life allow it to effectively build partnerships that identify demands and implement projects.
Over the course of its history, CTI has helped the Ava-Guarani people defend land rights and develop literacy programs. Support from BGR will help CTI ensure the physical and cultural survival of the Ava Guarani people by preserving and cultivating traditional crops in western Paraná. CTI will meet with community members from two villages to discuss ways in which the plan will allow more women to engage in farming and improve nutritional outcomes for Indigenous children. As the project unfolds, beneficiaries and CTI will work together to renovate a multi-purpose celebration house, explore traditional agricultural techniques, and help families expand small gardens using seeds saved by the program. The project will benefit 268 people. Existing partner, new project.
Founded in 1979, the Center for Indigenous Work (Centro de Trabalho Indigenista or CTI) works closely with Indigenous people to assert land rights and affirm traditional cultures. CTI’s long-term commitment to Indigenous communities and its emphasis on understanding and centering the social and political realities of Indigenous life allow it to effectively build partnerships that identify demands and implement projects.
Over the course of its history, CTI has helped the Ava-Guarani people defend land rights and develop literacy programs. Support from BGR will help CTI ensure the physical and cultural survival of the Ava Guarani people by preserving and cultivating traditional crops in western Paraná. CTI will meet with community members from two villages to discuss ways in which the plan will allow more women to engage in farming and improve nutritional outcomes for Indigenous children. As the project unfolds, beneficiaries and CTI will work together to renovate a multi-purpose celebration house, explore traditional agricultural techniques, and help families expand small gardens using seeds saved by the program. The project will benefit 268 people. Existing partner, new project.
