Sabias que puedes hacer un impacto positivo en el mundo al tomarte un trago?🥂✨. En nuestro nuevo artículo para Bold Journey Magazine, @yurasapi nos cuenta cómo ella y su organización están transformando la tradición del Viche (alcohol de caña de azúcar) en un motor de cambio social para las comunidades afro e indígenas de Nuquí, Chocó. 🇨🇴 Hablamos de liderazgo, legado y de cómo construir una "nueva tierra" para las futuras generaciones. 🌎💫
🧡ENGLISH Did you know you can make a positive impact on the world by having a drink? 🥂✨ In our new article for Bold Journey Magazine, @yurasapi tells us how she and her organization are transforming the tradition of Viche (sugarcane alcohol) into an engine of social change for the Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities of Nuquí, Chocó. 🇨🇴 We talk about leadership, legacy, and how to build a "new land" for future generations.
🎉 Big News! We are beyond proud to announce that our CEO, @YuraSapi , has been selected as an @EchoingGreen Fellow! 🌟✨
@ProtectoresDeLaTierra is thrilled to join the #EGFellow community and launch innovative solutions to drive transformative change worldwide. Selected from over 2,100 applicants, Yura joins 43 other inspiring leaders in the 2024 cohort. Together, they represent the next wave of social innovators, each dedicated to creating a brighter future for millions. 🌍💪
🌱 Meet Yura Sapi: A visionary committed to ending food insecurity in Colombia’s Black & Indigenous communities. By blending ancestral wisdom with modern farming techniques, Yura empowers future generations with sustainable skills, ensuring these communities can thrive, preserve their cultural heritage, and become self-sufficient.
Yura’s work goes beyond farming—it’s about justice, healing, and building a sustainable future for all. 🌾💚
Join us in celebrating Yura’s incredible journey and the transformative work of Protectores de la Tierra! 🚀✨
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Who Am I? … Multi-dimensional! Like you too — am I right?
- “A being of Earth” - I get to be a part of Earth in this lifetime, which I choose to enjoy and find joy in.
- “Yura Sapi” - means tree roots in my Indigenous language Kichwa, reminding me of an important purpose to grow these roots and help others remember the roots
- “Triple citizen” - literally hold 3 citizenships of today’s imaginary borders and it’s been helpful to dive deeper into understanding what that means for the connection building, bridge building between cultures and locations.
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