Xakriaba Center for Rational Use of Cerrado Natural Resources
Centro Xakriabá de Aproveitamento dos Recursos Naturais do Cerrado
Centro Xakriabá de Aproveitamento dos Recursos Naturais do Cerrado
The project will be executed in the municipality of São João das Missões in Mid São Francisco River Valley and will target the expansion of the 'Xakriabá Cerrado Sustainable Use House' through the implementation of the 'Experimental Kitchen' and construction of a handcraft workshop for soap manufacturing with sustainable use of Cerrado natural resources. A learning space for young indigenous leaders and all Xakriabá people will be created for potentializing use of the resources, stimulating sustained management of the Cerrado and promoting environmental conservation awareness. Supply of Cerrado foods for indigenous schools will also be targeted.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Associação Indígena Xakriabá Aldeia Barreiro Preto
Country:
Brazil
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 33,216.41
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,510.79
Project Number:
BRA/04/03
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
This project arose from an initiative by the local community, with participation in the consultations, information and data gathering, choice of location, objective and monitoring of the project's construction, and future participation in the execution.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
This project is for appreciation and promotion of indigenous culture, and indigenous leaders will participate in all stages of planning and execution in favor of maintaining their traditions.
Partnership |
| UFMG: Federal University of Minas Gerais, CAA: Center for Alternative Agriculture of Northern of Minas Gerais, PACARI Network, CIMI: Indigenous Missionary Council |
SGP Country office contact
Ms. Jessica Pedreira
Phone:
55-61-3327-8085
Fax:
55-61-3327-8085
Email:
Terena Peres de Castro
Email:
Address
SHCGN CLR Quadra 709 Bloco E Loja 38
Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
Country Website
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