Transforming lives
Together for the rights of indigenous peoples
APOTI is a non-profit organization that works with indigenous peoples and traditional communities
APOTI is a non-profit organization that works with indigenous peoples and traditional communities
Development, installation, maintenance and technical training in solar energy systems for communal lighting and power points.
Construction of artesian and Amazonian water wells, and installation of solar powered pumping, storage and distribution systems in areas with difficult access to clean drinking water.
Support and maintenance of communication networks, including radio communication and internet in otherwise isolated areas.
Support for the construction of basic infrastructure for housing and community life, respecting traditional techniques and sustainable forest management.
Recognizing, strengthening and sharing of indigenous peoples' cultural expressions and traditional knowledge.
“I'm very happy, our entire community is very happy, we have only to thank you. For the first time in our family's history we have access to fresh running water. The water is coming to our house and we will no longer suffer having to carry water around on our heads.”
“The best water for us to drink is from the well. Before, we drank water from the river and today we are drinking from the well. It's important to us.”
“Electricity is important to us, to work on our arts & crafts at night, and also at the school. During the day we can use the projector, the computer.”
“I'm happy that electricity has arrived for us. I'm excited, everyone has a light now. My son built his own house, I was worried about him being in the dark, my two granddaughters eating with very little light at dinner time. The light has come, now it's different.”
We work in direct partnership with indigenous communities, encouraging their protagonism and the strengthening of their cultural expressions. Our initiatives focus on improving the quality of life of these populations, through collaborative and sustainable management of resources.
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